broad jump

noun

broad jumper noun

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Allen, who also performed at the Shrine Bowl, had a 39-inch vertical and a 10-5 broad jump at the combine. Mike Kaye march 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026 Players were tested in the weight room before heading out to the field to be timed in the 40-yard dash, did vertical and broad jumps and were put through agility and positional drills. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 At 6-foot-6, 227 pounds, Green ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash with a 43.5-inch vertical leap and 11-foot, 2-inch broad jump. Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 His broad jump and 20-yard shuttle were more middle of the pack among those who tested but his 29 reps on the bench press were tied for fourth-most. American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for broad jump

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of broad jump was in 1858

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“Broad jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broad%20jump. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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