long jump

noun

: a track-and-field event in which a jump for distance is made usually from a running start
long jumper noun

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The six field events, including pole vault, shot put, women’s high jump, and men’s long jump, will be hosted on the streets of Sechseläutenplatz in front of Zurich’s Opera House on Wednesday. Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Bubsy’s main move is a forward lunge—think Mario's long jump combined with Sonic's homing attack. PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025 During the games, humanoid athletes competed in dance battles, martial arts, track and field events such as the 400-meter and 1500-meter races and long jump, and a soccer tournament. Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025 This resulted in Hernandez sharing the first-place spots on the medal podium in high jump and triple jump, and the second-place podium spot in long jump at the state meet. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for long jump

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of long jump was in 1853

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“Long jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20jump. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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long jump

noun
: a jump for distance in track-and-field competition
long jumper noun

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