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
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Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The collection emphasizes size inclusivity, with a wide range of plus sizes available, and also caters to the whole family (peep Jessica Simpson’s scrunchie and jumper dress sets for girls and other standout picks that will develop her style at a young age).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Because a jumper has to line up on the line of scrimmage, the alignment of a block unit can help identify who the jumper might be.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
Golden State quickly responded with a shot clock-beating stepback jumper from Zandalasini and a transition 3 from Kaila Charles to rebuild the advantage to eight.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The words ‘Scottish wool’ will, in the minds of most, conjure images of heavy tweeds and thick jumpers.
—Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
The collection emphasizes size inclusivity, with a wide range of plus sizes available, and also caters to the whole family (peep Jessica Simpson’s scrunchie and jumper dress sets for girls and other standout picks that will develop her style at a young age).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Because a jumper has to line up on the line of scrimmage, the alignment of a block unit can help identify who the jumper might be.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
Golden State quickly responded with a shot clock-beating stepback jumper from Zandalasini and a transition 3 from Kaila Charles to rebuild the advantage to eight.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Jumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumper. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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