Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

somerset

verb

/ˈsʌmərˌsɛt/

Definition

To jump or leap over something, typically in a playful manner.

Examples

He did a somerset over the log during the campout.
The gymnast performed a perfect somerset during the competition.
She laughed as she attempted to somerset on the grass, her friends cheering her on.

Meaning

In a more general sense, it refers to the act of turning over or managing to flip oneself in a playful or acrobatic way, often associated with gymnastics or playful behavior.