jumper
jumper — noun
1. a warm top that is usually knitted from wool or thick cotton, covers the upper b
a warm top that is usually knitted from wool or thick cotton, covers the upper body and arms, and is pulled on over the head with no front opening
Olivia wore a thick woollen jumper and a scarf to keep warm that winter.
The blue jumper on the top shelf costs less than the red one.
colour + jumper — collocating colours with clothing items
Maja knitted a red jumper for her younger brother's birthday present.
Wei took off his jumper because the room was too hot inside.
文法句型
a + [adjective] + jumper
jumper + [colour/material]
用法筆記
In British English, this is the usual word for what American English speakers call a sweater. The garment is 'pulled on' over the head, which is the origin of the name.
常見錯誤
2. a way of describing a casual game of football, especially one played in the stre
a way of describing a casual game of football, especially one played in the street as a child, where items of clothing are laid on the ground to mark where the goals are
The children played jumpers for goalposts in the street until their mothers called them home.
idiomatic phrase: jumpers for goalposts
Hamza smiled thinking of jumpers for goalposts and sunny afternoons with friends.
Amani and her cousins played jumpers for goalposts every weekend when they were kids.
Pim said those games of jumpers for goalposts were the best part of his childhood.
文法句型
jumpers for goalposts
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used in the fixed phrase 'jumpers for goalposts' and is strongly tied to nostalgic memories of childhood. It is not used for formal or organised football matches.
3. a dress that has no sleeves and is designed to be worn on top of a blouse or ano
a dress that has no sleeves and is designed to be worn on top of a blouse or another top that covers the arms
Talia wore a smart grey jumper over a long-sleeved white blouse for her school uniform.
pattern: jumper over [a top]
The little girl's jumper had tiny flowers on it and matched the blue shirt underneath.
Adina bought a striped jumper to wear over her plain white top for work.
The school uniform requires a navy blue jumper worn over a light blue shirt.
- pinafore
the more formal term; often used in clothing catalogues
- pinafore dress
a fuller name that avoids confusion with the sweater meaning
文法句型
a/[number] + [adjective] + jumper
jumper + over + [a garment]
用法筆記
In British English, this garment is also called a pinafore dress. In American English, this type of clothing is usually called a jumper only in fashion contexts, whereas 'jumper' more commonly means a sweater.
4. a living creature — a person, animal, or insect — that moves by pushing itself o
a living creature — a person, animal, or insect — that moves by pushing itself off the ground into the air, especially one known for doing this well
The kangaroo is one of the best jumpers in the animal world.
collocation: best jumper — describing an animal's ability
A grasshopper is a tiny jumper that can leap many times its own body length.
Isabela watched the little frog, a surprisingly strong jumper, hop across the garden path.
A rabbit is a fast jumper that can escape from danger very quickly.
文法句型
[adjective] + jumper
a jumper + [prepositional phrase]
用法筆記
This sense is a general descriptor and can apply to any creature that jumps. It is often preceded by an adjective that describes the quality of the jumping ability, such as 'good', 'strong', or 'natural'.
5. an athlete who takes part in a jumping event at a sports competition, such as th
an athlete who takes part in a jumping event at a sports competition, such as the long jump, high jump, or triple jump
Mayumi became the top junior jumper after winning the long jump competition.
Min trained every morning to become a better high jumper before the summer games.
compound noun: high jumper
The young jumper from Japan broke the national record at the championship meet.
Andrés hopes to compete as a long jumper at the next Olympic games.
- long jumper
more specific — refers only to the long jump event
- high jumper
more specific — refers only to the high jump event
- triple jumper
more specific — refers only to the triple jump event
文法句型
[type of jump] + jumper
a jumper + in/at + [competition/event]
用法筆記
When used alone, 'jumper' in sports usually needs context — the specific event is often made clear by the compound form, e.g. 'long jumper', 'high jumper', or 'triple jumper'.
6. in the game of rugby, a player who lifts off the ground to take the ball that is
in the game of rugby, a player who lifts off the ground to take the ball that is thrown sideways into the field to restart the game
Michael was the tallest player, so the coach chose him as the jumper at lineouts.
The jumper caught the ball cleanly and passed it quickly to the scrum-half.
rugby role: the jumper at lineouts
The team practised lineout moves so the jumper could take the ball every time.
During the match, the jumper from the visiting team won three important lineouts.
文法句型
play as a/the jumper
serve as a jumper
用法筆記
This is a specialist rugby term. Outside of rugby contexts, the word 'jumper' will be understood in its general or clothing meanings instead. The jumper is typically the tallest player in the team.
7. A shot in basketball where the player leaps into the air and releases the ball n
A shot in basketball where the player leaps into the air and releases the ball near the peak of the jump, aiming for the basket.
Christopher scored twelve points with his jumper from the three-point line.
collocation: from the three-point line
Renata's jump shot went through the net just before the buzzer sounded.
collocation: jump shot / jumper (interchangeable in basketball)
Maya's jumper from the top of the key swished through the net with seconds left on the clock.
Shirin sank a corner jumper to win the game when the score was tied.
- jump shot
the full, more formal term for the same action
用法筆記
Jumper and jump shot are used interchangeably in basketball contexts. The shorter form jumper is more common in informal commentary and conversation.
常見錯誤
8. A short piece of wire or a small metal component used to bridge two points in an
A short piece of wire or a small metal component used to bridge two points in an electrical circuit, often for testing, reconfiguration, or temporary repair.
Putri used a small jumper to reconnect the loose wires on the circuit board.
object: reconnect loose wires
Adisa replaced the jumper on the hard drive to change its master-slave setting.
Shirin checked each jumper on the breadboard before powering up the prototype.
The technician removed the jumper from the CMOS pins to reset the BIOS settings.
- jumper wire
emphasises the wire form of the connector
- shunt
technical term for a device that creates a low-resistance path
用法筆記
Common in computing and electronics. Jumpers on hard drives or motherboards are often referred to as jumper blocks or jumper pins. The term capacitor jumper refers to a specific type of connection.
常見錯誤
9. A loose outer garment similar to a smock, put on over regular clothing to shield
A loose outer garment similar to a smock, put on over regular clothing to shield it from grease, paint, or dust, commonly used by mechanics and painters.
The mechanic wiped his oily hands on his blue jumper before opening the bonnet.
Nellie's father came home from the workshop still wearing his paint-stained jumper.
collocation: paint-stained jumper
Each warehouse worker wore a grey jumper with the company logo on the back.
Renata rolled up the sleeves of her white jumper before mixing the plaster.
用法筆記
This sense is primarily British English. In American English, the word coverall or smock is more common for this garment. Do not confuse with jumper meaning sweater (British) or pinafore dress (American).
常見錯誤
10. A one-piece garment that covers the body, arms, and legs, worn by babies and you
A one-piece garment that covers the body, arms, and legs, worn by babies and young children to keep them warm or protect their clothes.
Sofie dressed her child in a warm jumper before playing in the snow.
collocation: warm jumper
The children's jumpers had plastic snaps along the legs for easy nappy changes.
Little Putri wore a bright yellow jumper with ducks printed all over it.
Shirin bought her nephew a fleece jumper with a hood shaped like a bear.
- coverall
the most common American English equivalent
- romper suit
a similar one-piece garment, often with short sleeves and legs
- onesie
informal American English term for a baby's one-piece garment
用法筆記
This sense is primarily British English. In American English, the equivalent garment is called a coverall, romper, or onesie. British English may also call it a babygro or sleepsuit depending on the design.