jumper

1 of 2

noun (1)

jump·​er ˈjəm-pər How to pronounce jumper (audio)
1
: a person who jumps
2
3
: any of several jumping animals
especially : a saddle horse trained to jump obstacles
4
a
: any of various devices operating with a jumping motion
b
: any of several sleds
c
: a connection used to close a break or cut out part of a circuit

jumper

2 of 2

noun (2)

jum·​per ˈjəm-pər How to pronounce jumper (audio)
1
: a child's coverall
usually used in plural
2
: a sleeveless one-piece dress worn usually with a blouse
3
: a loose blouse or jacket worn by workmen
4
chiefly British : sweater sense 2a

Examples of jumper in a Sentence

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The flashy dribbling and kickouts on his jumper may be big hits with the kids on Instagram, but veteran coaches like John Calipari and Finch might view it a little differently. Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 Highlights include slides and jumpers, rides, a petting zoo and pumpkins. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025 Alley-oop dunks, uncontested mid-range jumpers and poor perimeter containment were familiar issues. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025 Charlotte tied the game to end regulation on Walker’s 3-pointer, then won it in overtime when Walker — despite cramping in his calf — told coach Steve Clifford to keep him in the game, then hit the jumper that sealed a 108-106 victory. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jumper

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

probably from English dialect jump jumper

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of jumper was in 1611

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“Jumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumper. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

jumper

1 of 2 noun
jump·​er ˈjəm-pər How to pronounce jumper (audio)
1
: one that jumps
2

jumper

2 of 2 noun
jum·​per ˈjəm-pər How to pronounce jumper (audio)
1
: a loose blouse or jacket worn by workers
2
: a sleeveless dress worn usually with a blouse

Medical Definition

jumper

noun
jump·​er ˈjəm-pər How to pronounce jumper (audio)
: one affected with latah or by the condition exhibited by the jumping Frenchmen of Maine

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