Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌmpər/

Definitions of jumper

noun a person or thing that jumps, such as someone who participates in the sport of jumping over obstacles on horseback or a garment worn to keep warm and cover the torso

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a warm jumper for the winter.

A2 She wore a colorful jumper to the party.

B1 The jumper she knitted was very cozy.

B2 He always wears a jumper when he goes hiking.

C1 The designer jumper she bought was quite expensive.

C2 The cashmere jumper she received as a gift was incredibly soft.

verb to jump or leap

Example Sentences

A1 I jumper over the puddle to avoid getting my shoes wet.

A2 The cat tried to jumper onto the table but missed.

B1 She had to jumper out of the way to avoid being hit by the ball.

B2 The athlete managed to jumper over the high bar with ease.

C1 The stunt double had to jumper from the building in the action scene.

C2 He was able to jumper across the gap between the two buildings in one swift motion.

adjective describing something related to jumping or the act of jumping

Example Sentences

A1 I have a jumper cable in my car in case of emergencies.

A2 She wore a jumper dress to the party.

B1 The jumper seats on the bus are usually more comfortable.

B2 The jumper cables were used to start the car battery.

C1 The jumper plane soared through the sky with ease.

C2 The jumper wire was used to bypass the faulty connection.

Examples of jumper in a Sentence

formal The jumper was made of high-quality wool and cashmere blend.

informal I love wearing my cozy jumper on chilly days.

slang Check out that cool jumper she's wearing!

figurative He's always quick to make a jumper in conversation, changing topics frequently.

Grammatical Forms of jumper

past tense

jumped

plural

jumpers

comparative

more jumper

superlative

most jumper

present tense

jump

future tense

will jump

perfect tense

have jumped

continuous tense

is jumping

singular

jumper

positive degree

jumper

infinitive

to jump

gerund

jumping

participle

jumped

Origin and Evolution of jumper

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'jumper' originated from the Middle English word 'jumpe' which meant a loose outer garment or a man's short coat.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'jumper' evolved to refer to a sleeveless, collarless dress or garment worn over a blouse or sweater. In modern times, 'jumper' is commonly used to describe a knitted garment worn on the upper body.