Meaning & Definition of Jumper in English
English⟶
Jumper
/ʤəmpər/
noun
1. A person who jumps
- "As the jumper neared the ground he lost control"
- "The jumper's parachute opened"
synonym:
- jumper
2. An athlete who competes at jumping
- "He is one hell of a jumper"
synonym:
- jumper
3. A crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
synonym:
- sweater,
- jumper
4. A coverall worn by children
synonym:
- jumper
5. A small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
synonym:
- jumper
6. A loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen
synonym:
- jumper
7. A sleeveless dress resembling an apron
- Worn over other clothing
synonym:
- jumper,
- pinafore,
- pinny
8. (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump
synonym:
- jumper,
- jump shot
Examples of using
Did you hear the story about the bungee jumper who died because he miscalculated the height of each storey before diving off a building?
Can I try on this jumper, please?