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jumper

noun

Definition of jumper

as in kimono

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Recent Examples of jumper Finally, there is the case of Tara Davis-Woodhall, the reigning Olympic and world champion long jumper who suffered a concussion after getting hit head-on while driving in a parking lot on her way to training last month. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 This summer’s safety debate reached a fever pitch in late July after a 17-year-old jumper appeared to hit the ledge with his backside on a jump and crashed into the water. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Timeless backs up Prince’s storied rep as his era’s most effortless genre jumper. — Keith Murphy, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 Mostly, however, smokejumpers described deep bonds of trust and friendship with their jumper brothers and sisters, and intense pride in their culture, which places a high value on selflessness and hard work. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jumper

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Noun

Their traditional Shinto nuptials were celebrated as a national holiday, and Masako wore a 12-layer silk wedding kimono that cost more than $300,000 before changing into a white floral gown.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 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

The chic flat starts rubbing and the chunky sneaker suddenly feels too casual for a sundress.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Toss it over a white T-shirt and jeans for an easy everyday outfit, pair it with trousers for a more polished look, or layer it over a sundress when warm afternoons turn into chillier evenings.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of sundress

Noun

Alcaraz is coming back from tenosynovitis, an injury in which fluid accumulates in the sheath that protects a key tendon in the wrist.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The tang had a tendency to work loose, and the sheath would often be less than secure, letting the knife fall out during a parachute drop.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheath

Noun

The auction will represent the first time in nearly three decades that the black minidress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian will be available for sale.

— Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026
The exact ensemble varied for each member, ranging from a minidress with cutouts to a miniskirt paired with long sleeves.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of minidress

Noun

When a whisker bends against a surface, these sensors measure tiny pressure shifts to calculate contact depth and location in three dimensions instantly.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Toward the end of the clip, the tenor of Moreno’s voice and the footage shift.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

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