Meaning & use
jumpers in england
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Meaning
phrasefixed phrase
Knitted garments for the upper body, typically with sleeves, as worn in England.
Grammar: Used as a plural noun phrase; the prepositional phrase 'in England' specifies the location.
Patterns
- jumpers in England
- wear jumpers in England
Tourists often buy warm jumpers in England because the weather can be chilly.
In England, people wear jumpers in autumn and winter.
She packed two jumpers in England before her trip to Scotland.
Common combinations
- woolen jumper
- He wore a thick woolen jumper in England.
- knit a jumper
- My grandmother knitted a jumper in England.
- put on a jumper
- She put on a jumper in England before going outside.
- jumper dress
- A jumper dress is popular in England.
Synonyms and how they differ
Word family
- jumper noun
- A knitted garment for the upper body.
Commonly confused: jumpers in england or jumpsuit?
jumpers in england vs jumpsuit
A jumpsuit is a one-piece garment covering the body and legs, not a knitted top.
Practice
In British English, what does 'jumper' commonly refer to?
Choose one answer.
In British English, 'jumper' means a knitted top, while in American English it can mean a pinafore dress. The other options are unrelated items.
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