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JUMP-uh/ˈdʒʌmpə/

A jumper is a warm knitted top in British English. American English often says sweater. Jump is the verb (leave the ground). A jacket has a zip or buttons down the front; a jumper is usually pulled over the head.

Meaning

A warm piece of clothing worn on the top half of the body (British). American English often says sweater.

Examples

• “Put a jumper on — it is cold.”
• “This jumper is too small now.”
• “She knitted a jumper for the baby.”

Good to know

British jumper = sweater. Verb: jump. Contrast: jacket.

Near in meaning

sweater

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