jumper

noun
UK: /ˈdʒʌmpər/
US: /ˈdʒʌmpər/

  1. A knitted piece of clothing for the upper body.

    1. I bought a new jumper for the winter, it's very warm.
    2. She wore a thick wool jumper to protect herself from the cold wind.

  2. A sleeveless dress, often worn over a blouse or sweater.

    1. My daughter wore a cute jumper to school yesterday.
    2. The little girl looked adorable in her blue jumper and white blouse.

Synonyms

pullover sweater cardigan
jumper noun

  1. Someone who jumps, especially from a high place.

    1. The athlete is a great jumper and wins all competitions.
    2. Police negotiated with the jumper on the bridge for several hours.
jumper verb

  1. To jump over something.

    1. He tried to jumper the fence.
    2. Can you jumper over this puddle without getting your shoes wet?

  2. To leave a place suddenly or unexpectedly.

    1. The suspect jumpered bail and fled the country.
    2. Realizing his mistake, he decided to jumper ship before getting caught.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jumper" in English means: A knitted piece of clothing for the upper body., A sleeveless dress, often worn over a blouse or sweater..

The phonetic transcription of "jumper" is /ˈdʒʌmpər/ in British English and /ˈdʒʌmpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jumper": pullover, sweater, cardigan.

Example usage of "jumper": "I bought a new jumper for the winter, it's very warm.". More examples on the page.