Jumper meaning in English
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Definition
a jumper (UK): a sweater, a pullover, a jersey, a top
Note that a jumper is primarily used in British English to describe a "sweater" or "pull-over", but can also be used for a person who "jumps" (US and UK English).
Exercise 1
Jean mentions a pullover in this broadcast.
In British English, a "pullover" is also called a .
In American English, a "pullover" is called a .
In British English, a "pullover" is also called a .
In American English, a "pullover" is called a .
Jean mentions a pullover in this broadcast.
In British English, a "pullover" is also called a jumper 1.
In American English, a "pullover" is called a sweater 2.
In British English, a "pullover" is also called a jumper 1.
In American English, a "pullover" is called a sweater 2.
1 jumper: A "jumper" is a primarily British term which describes an item of clothing worn on the upper body, usually made of heavy cotton or wool. In American English, the term is used to describe a one-piece dress with straps, worn by women and children.
1 blouse: This is incorrect. A "blouse" is a shirt traditionally worn by women (and pirates!). It is usually made of a light material (silk, cotton...) and normally has a collar and buttons. Game, blouses! Who wants pancakes?!
1 vest: This is incorrect. A "vest" is a sleeveless item of clothing (there is no fabric from the shoulder to the wrist). In British English, "vests" refer to clothing traditionally worn as an undergarments, however in the US, "vests" can be worn as outerwear, either formally as part of as suit (a "waistcoat" in British English), or like a jacket (made of heavy fabric like wool). A "vest" is not the same as a "pullover", which has long sleeves.
1 pull: The term "pull" is rarely used as a noun, and doesn't refer to an item of clothing! There is no abbreviation for the term "pullover" in English.
2 sweater: A "sweater" is an item of clothing worn on the upper body, usually made of heavy cotton or wool. It is synonymous with the terms "pullover" and "jumper", and is used in both American and British English.
2 blouse: This is incorrect. A "blouse" is a shirt traditionally worn by women (and pirates!). It is usually made of a light material (silk, cotton...) and normally has a collar and buttons. Game, blouses! Who wants pancakes?!
2 vest: This is incorrect. A "vest" is a sleeveless item of clothing (there is no fabric from the shoulder to the wrist). In British English, "vests" refer to clothing traditionally worn as an undergarments, however in the US, "vests" can be worn as outerwear, either formally as part of as suit (a "waistcoat" in British English), or like a jacket (made of heavy fabric like wool). A "vest" is not the same as a "pullover", which has long sleeves.
2 jumper: The term "jumper" is not used in American English to describe a "pullover". The term refers literally someone who jumps, or to a one-piece dress with straps, worn by women and children.
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