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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Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Leonard hit a midrange jumper for a 22-point lead, and the crowd suddenly had more to cheer for than free t-shirts.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Days before being spotted taking pregame jumpers with older brother LiAngelo Ball seated courtside, LaMelo Ball was non-chalant as always.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
Evergreen Lake needs a lot more ice for jumpers.
—Cbscolorado.com Staff, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Both pieces layer perfectly under jackets or jumpers without feeling bulky.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Leonard hit a midrange jumper for a 22-point lead, and the crowd suddenly had more to cheer for than free t-shirts.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Days before being spotted taking pregame jumpers with older brother LiAngelo Ball seated courtside, LaMelo Ball was non-chalant as always.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
Evergreen Lake needs a lot more ice for jumpers.
—Cbscolorado.com Staff, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Jumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumper. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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