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

Oklahoma City went up 72-71 on Aaron Wiggins’ jumper. —Field Level Media, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2024

Jerald Martin Evangelista of Carson led the long jumpers at 21-3. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024

The Nuggets squandered homecourt advantage in this series when Edwards drained a 14-foot jumper with 1:36 remaining, stretching Minnesota’s lead to 102-91. —Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 4 May 2024

The height of the fall is determined by factors like the wind, which can pull a jumper away from the airbag he's supposed to hit on the ground. —Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 3 May 2024

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

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