jumper

noun

Definition of jumpernext
as in kimono

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Recent Examples of jumper The spurt ended with Raven Johnson's short jumper to give Indiana a 46-39 lead. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 But the Americans responded with a 10-2 run of their own, sparked by a short-range jumper from Stewart off a give-and-go action with Jackie Young, and pulled within two by halftime. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026 This summer’s safety debate reached a fever pitch in late July after a 17-year-old jumper appeared to hit the ledge with his backside on a jump and crashed into the water. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Timeless backs up Prince’s storied rep as his era’s most effortless genre jumper. — Keith Murphy, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jumper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumper
  1. kimono
  2. chemise
  3. sundress
  4. sheath
  5. minidress
  6. kirtle
  7. shift
  8. shirtdress
Noun
  • The easiest thing to do is to slip a kimono or scarf in your beach bag or backpack.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Their traditional Shinto nuptials were celebrated as a national holiday, and Masako wore a 12-layer silk wedding kimono that cost more than $300,000 before changing into a white floral gown.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of kimono
Noun
  • The 1910s envelope combination, a one-piece garment that combined the chemise and drawers, reshaped women’s lives, slimming down the stereotypical silhouette.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Definition of chemise
Noun
  • In photos taken by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, the human rights activist could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress with a polarizing silhouette.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The chic flat starts rubbing and the chunky sneaker suddenly feels too casual for a sundress.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sundress
Noun
  • Each Axvant hatchet comes with the leather sheath and five replacement fire-starting rods.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
  • For birds and turtles, the beak is the mouth itself—the jaw bones, with a keratin sheath over them.
    — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Lou celebrated her fashion week milestone in a light pink acid wash denim minidress, which featured a structured peplum bodice embellished with buttons running down the front.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Raj complemented the pop of yellow on her groupmate’s shoes with a vibrant yellow halter minidress with a twisted scarf neckline.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of minidress
Noun
  • Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.
    — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
Definition of kirtle
Noun
  • In some ways, beauty is particularly poised to benefit from this shift.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Income, bills, savings goals and family expenses shift, and the treat budget should reflect what the household can afford now.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of shift
Noun
  • Throw them on with jeans and a tee or get the shirtdress and sneakers look with a long cardigan to stay cozy on fall days.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Princess of Wales sported the British designer’s silk Flippy Wiggle shirtdress in emerald green.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of shirtdress

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“Jumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumper. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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