Somersault (noun)

An acrobatic maneuver in which a person does a forward roll in the air.

Origin:

Derived from the old french word 'sombresault' meaning 'a complete turn', the term 'somersault' first appeared in the 16th century and referred to an acrobatic maneuver in which a person does a forward roll in the air.

Examples:

1. The gymnast performed a series of somersaults, wowing the crowd with her agility and control.
2. The young boy was determined to learn how to do a somersault, practicing every day until he got it right.
3. The acrobat's somersaults were a highlight of the show, always drawing gasps and applause from the audience.
4. The tumbler's somersaults were so precise and graceful that they seemed to defy gravity.
5. The diver's somersaults off the high dive were the talk of the swimming pool, as everyone tried to imitate his daring feats.