jump rope

noun

: a rope used for exercises and children's games that involve jumping over the usually twirling rope each time it reaches its lowest point

also : a game played with a jump rope

Examples of jump rope in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This year, Rigaud's group aims to expand offerings, with teens night on Fridays; kids’ camps; special events like yoga, concerts and jump rope; plus concessions, first aid and equipment rental from the Riverfront Rink building. —Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025

Avoid sweatshirts with drawstrings or necklaces, for example, and keep jump ropes and pet leashes away from equipment. —Dr. Julie Gilchrist, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025

Jackman has shared behind-the-scenes footage of him rehearsing the jump rope routine for his shows a number of times in recent months. —Tommy McArdle, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Rotate between four high-intensity stations – core, weights, stairs and jump ropes – for an hour. —Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jump rope

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• hillslope
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• envelope
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