broad jump

noun

broad jumper noun

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The Virginia Tech product ranked fourth in the 40-yard dash and third in the vertical and broad jumps. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 These boot camps feature drills similar to those used by NFL coaches to evaluate talent at the NFL Scouting Combine, including the 40-yard dash, broad jump, three-cone shuttle and more. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025 Galbreath also would have tied for the second-best vertical jump (38 inches) and third-best broad jump (10-3). Mike Defabo, New York Times, 12 May 2025 His 40-yard dash (4.59 seconds), vertical jump (40 inches) and broad jump (10-foot-11) at the combine were all at or near the top among edge rushers. Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for broad jump

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First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of broad jump was in 1867

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“Broad jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broad%20jump. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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broad jump

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broad jumper noun

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