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jumpers

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈdʒəmpɝz// UK //dʒˈʌmpəz// jumpers

n. warm pieces of clothing with long sleeves that you wear on the top half of your body. They are usually made of wool or cotton and do not have buttons at the front.

n. knitted garments with long sleeves, typically worn over the torso for warmth. Common in British English; the North American equivalent is 'sweaters'.


SIMPLE

She wears thick wool jumpers when the weather gets cold.

CONTEXTUAL

The children were all dressed in matching red jumpers for the school photograph to look neat and uniform.

COMPLEX

While lightweight cotton jumpers are suitable for autumn evenings, the harsh winter climate of the highlands necessitates heavy-gauge woollen knits to maintain body temperature.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in British, Australian, and New Zealand English; in American English, 'jumper' refers to a sleeveless dress worn over a blouse.

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