Jumper: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in British English to refer to a knitted garment worn on the upper body.

• She wore a colorful jumper to the party.
• It's getting cold; better put on a jumper.

A general term used in American English to describe a knitted garment for the upper body. Suitable for casual and semi-casual situations.

• He wore a thick sweater to stay warm.
• I need to buy a new sweater for the winter.

Another term for a sweater, usually suggesting that the garment is pulled over the head rather than zipped or buttoned up. Common in American and British English.

• His favorite pullover is getting a bit old.
• She loves the cozy feeling of her new pullover.

A type of sweater that opens at the front, often with buttons or a zipper. It's more formal and can be worn in professional or semi-casual settings.

• He put on a cardigan before heading to the office.
• She chose a soft, woolen cardigan for the chilly evening.

Commonly used to describe someone or something that jumps, often used in sports or exercises involving jumping.

• The high jumper cleared the bar with ease.
• She is known as the best jumper on the gymnastics team.

Used to describe someone who makes long or high jumps, often used in a more dramatic or poetic way.

• The deer was an incredible leaper, easily clearing the fence.
• She was known as a graceful leaper in her ballet performances.

Often used to describe an object or machine that hoppers things, in context such as machinery or even insects known for their hopping ability.

• The grasshopper is an impressive little hopper.
• Load the grains into the hopper for processing.

Usually used to describe someone or something that springs or moves suddenly and quickly. Can also describe certain dog breeds known for their agility.

• The child laughed as the toy springer bounced across the room.
• The Springer Spaniel is an energetic and playful breed of dog.

Typically used in electronics to refer to a short wire or connector that closes an electrical circuit or establishes a connection.

• To reset the motherboard, you may need to move a jumper to a different pin

Mostly used in electronics and mechanics to describe a device that joins two or more elements ensuring electrical or physical continuity.

• Make sure the HDMI connector is securely attached to the port
• During the assembly, we used several connectors to stabilize the structure

Commonly used in technology and communication to describe a connection or relationship between two entities, such as websites, devices, or concepts.

• Can you send me the link to the website? The chain has a broken link, making it useless

Used in various contexts, commonly in physical structures to describe a construction that connects two points over a gap, or in networking to refer to a device that connects two local area networks (LANs).

• The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous landmark in San Francisco
• In the office, they installed a new bridge to connect the two network segments