jumper
UK: ˈdʒʌmpə | US: ˈdʒʌmpər
n. a person or animal that jumps
n. a sleeveless dress worn over a blouse or sweater (British English)
n. a loose outer jacket, typically knitted (American English)
The word "jumper" originates from the verb "jump," which traces back to the early 16th century, likely imitative of the sound or motion of leaping. The suffix "-er" is an agentive suffix in English, used to denote someone or something that performs an action (e.g., "runner," "teacher"). Over time, "jumper" expanded beyond its literal sense of "one who jumps" to include clothing items (e.g., a "jumper" as a sleeveless dress or a knitted jacket), possibly due to the ease of movement such garments allow.
The athlete is a remarkable jumper, clearing the bar with ease.
She wore a woolen jumper to stay warm in the winter.
The kangaroo is nature’s most efficient jumper.
In British schools, girls often wear a jumper over their blouse.
The squirrel made a sudden jumper from one branch to another.