1
: a child's coverall
—usually used in plural
2
: a sleeveless one-piece dress worn usually with a blouse
3
: a loose blouse or jacket worn by workmen
4
chiefly British
: sweater sense 2a
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
After a 3-point play by Veronica Burton got the Valkyries within two, Napheesa Collier got a friendly roll on a turnaround jumper for a four-point lead.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The final frame of Jordan’s career has been sold as his NBA Finals-winning jumper to beat the Utah Jazz in 1998.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Layup timing is now permanent, shot outcomes follow a Green-or-Miss system, and new animations bring real-life realism to every jumper.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
On the next possession, Storm guard Erica Wheeler hit a pull-up jumper over Burton to put Seattle up one.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
After a 3-point play by Veronica Burton got the Valkyries within two, Napheesa Collier got a friendly roll on a turnaround jumper for a four-point lead.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The final frame of Jordan’s career has been sold as his NBA Finals-winning jumper to beat the Utah Jazz in 1998.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Layup timing is now permanent, shot outcomes follow a Green-or-Miss system, and new animations bring real-life realism to every jumper.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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“Jumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumper. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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