jumper

noun

Definition of jumpernext
as in kimono

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Recent Examples of jumper Antetokounmpo was a force from the start, opening the scoring with a 17-foot pull-up jumper and scoring the Heat’s first eight points. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Hillmon, Dream guard Jordin Canada and wing Rhyne Howard hit a layup, a jumper and free throws to stave off the Valkyries’ attack. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026 The Big East Preseason Player of the Year made a 3-pointer and Wofford transfer Nils Machowski hit a jumper as the first half buzzer sounded to give the Huskies a 31-26 lead at halftime. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026 To make your pencil skirt look more street style in 2026, swap a blazer for a bomber, a laptop bag bag for a neat top-handle bag and a silk blouse for a crew-neck jumper. — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jumper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumper
  1. kimono
  2. chemise
  3. sundress
  4. sheath
  5. minidress
  6. kirtle
  7. shift
  8. shirtdress
Noun
  • The capsule includes a lingerie set, a pajama set, cotton shorts, a silk nightwear set comprising a top and panties, as well as a kimono, a pocket square and a scarf.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The easiest thing to do is to slip a kimono or scarf in your beach bag or backpack.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of kimono
Noun
  • The 1910s envelope combination, a one-piece garment that combined the chemise and drawers, reshaped women’s lives, slimming down the stereotypical silhouette.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Definition of chemise
Noun
  • Cushionaire Topcat Sneakers Continuing her suede streak, my mom sent me the link to these retro-feeling sneakers that would pair sweetly with anything from wide-leg jeans to a sundress.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
  • What separates this dress from a regular sundress is the boning-like seams down the length of it that mimic a corset-style bodice.
    — Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sundress
Noun
  • It was designed with a column, sheath silhouette, with sequins, thin spaghetti straps and a midlength skirt.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Each Axvant hatchet comes with the leather sheath and five replacement fire-starting rods.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Embracing some incognito cues with proportional distortion, the minidress was crafted with voluminous sleeves with a semi-sheer fabric.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Lou celebrated her fashion week milestone in a light pink acid wash denim minidress, which featured a structured peplum bodice embellished with buttons running down the front.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of minidress
Noun
  • Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.
    — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
Definition of kirtle
Noun
  • Hiring in 2026 has resulted in an uneven demographic shift in the workforce, according to survey estimates analyzed by the Post.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • If there is a starquake, a sudden shift in the neutron star crust, the magnetic field gets shaken violently.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of shift
Noun
  • Throw them on with jeans and a tee or get the shirtdress and sneakers look with a long cardigan to stay cozy on fall days.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Princess of Wales sported the British designer’s silk Flippy Wiggle shirtdress in emerald green.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of shirtdress

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