jumper

noun

Definition of jumpernext
as in kimono

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Recent Examples of jumper In response, the Ranger 1 helicopter arrived at the scene and crew members were filmed carefully descending to the side of the cliff where the BASE jumper was trapped. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 James’ scoring is still volatile and increasingly tied to the success of his jumper. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The Kansas team took an 82-80 lead on a Billy Preston jumper, moving one point away from a comeback win. — Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 His 15-point first half Thursday included two threes, a high-degree-of-difficulty turnaround jumper and another challenging jumper. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 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
  • 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
  • Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Definition of kimono
Noun
  • 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
  • British model Alexa Chung strips the desert khaki down to the basics of the extravagantly detailed skirt topped by a fine chemise.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of chemise
Noun
  • Shawkat wore an airy sundress with watercolor yellow and black-and-white leaf panelling, with her own pair of white stripe adidas.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Trendy Queen Mini Sundress For a more formal take on an athletic travel dress, this flowy sundress has an elevated look made from a comfortable, polyester-spandex stretchy material.
    — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sundress
Noun
  • The two-time Olympic champion from Norway hadn’t raced since having surgery early this year to clean up scar tissue on the protective sheath around his left Achilles tendon.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Gay then allegedly returned to his vehicle and came back with a machete in its sheath.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Weaving’s white minidress featured the British designer’s signature punk edge, with asymmetric straps, a rounded neckline and a form-fitting bodice.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Even a conservative turtleneck minidress feels more alluring when paired with black boots in soft leather.
    — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of minidress
Noun
  • Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.
    — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
Definition of kirtle
Noun
  • He was named as the new security chief this month in what was seen as a shift to a more aggressive approach to that under the late supreme leader.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • To learn how a memory that can last for years can sit on hardware that shifts every few days, Tanaka’s team made the shift a bit more dramatic.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of shift
Noun
  • Casual meets chic with this sleeveless shirtdress that’s just $36.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Stripes are always in, and the black-and-white combination on this shirtdress can work with any pair of white sneakers in your wardrobe.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of shirtdress

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