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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Imagine shot put in Trafalgar Square, javelin by the Sydney Opera House, long jump under the Eiffel Tower, or high jump against the backdrop of Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Liam Tharme, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 Elsewhere, Tara Davis-Woodhall won the women’s long jump, adding a world title to her Olympic title. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025 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 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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long jump

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

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