Meaning & use
jumper
In British English, a knitted garment worn on the upper body; also, one who jumps.
See it in a sentence
She pulled on a warm woolen jumper before heading out into the cold.
The basketball player was known as a reliable jumper who rarely missed a shot.
A note on using this word
In American English, the same word instead usually means a sleeveless dress worn over a blouse.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
In American English, a sleeveless dress typically worn over a blouse or shirt.
The little girl wore a denim jumper with a white shirt underneath.
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