jumper

1 of 2

noun (1)

jump·​er ˈjəm-pər 

1

: a person who jumps

2

: jump shot

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 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

While undersized at a wiry 6 feet 3 Aidan is one of the team’s best jumpers, Alan attests. —Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2024

His step-back jumpers and 6-for-11 showing from 3-point range caught the attention of his teammates, especially center Ivica Zubac, Harden’s partner in pick-and-roll situations. —Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 21 Apr. 2024

The Aggies fought back, and a last-second jumper sent the game to overtime. —Trisha Garcia-Easto, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024

Festive clothes are for children The horror of wearing a 3D reindeer jumper on Christmas day! —Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024

This 4-foot mini trampoline is ideal for the younger crowd and includes a mesh enclosure to prevent jumpers from going flying. —Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 Apr. 2024

There were smooth pull-up jumpers, driving layups, floaters, pull-up threes in transition and assists out of pick-and-rolls. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024

Sacramento responded with a 15-0 run to take a 73-58 lead on a pullup jumper from Fox. —Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024

When an empty possession would threaten the Wildcats’ comfort level, Gregory knocked down a jumper and finished with a season-best 22 points. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2024

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

Phrases Containing jumper

• jumper cables
• jumper's knee
• puddle jumper
• smoke jumper

Kids Definition

jumper

1 of 2 noun

jump·​er ˈjəm-pər 

1

: one that jumps

2

: jump shot

jumper

2 of 2 noun

jum·​per ˈjəm-pər 

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 

: one affected with latah or by the condition exhibited by the jumping Frenchmen of Maine