Jumper vs. Hoodie — What's the Difference?

A knitted garment typically made from wool, designed to cover the upper body.

A sweatshirt with an integral hood and often a large frontal pocket.

In British English, a sweater.

A piece of clothing frequently featured in urban fashion collections.

A component that closes an electrical circuit.

A garment often associated with youth culture and streetwear.

A sleeveless dress intended to be worn over a blouse or shirt.

A versatile top that can be worn in various seasons.

A person who jumps, especially in sports.

Casual wear that is commonly used in athletic settings or as leisurewear.

One that jumps.

A hoodie (in some cases it is also spelt hoody and alternatively known as a hooded sweatshirt) is a sweatshirt with a hood. Hoodies often include a muff sewn onto the lower front, and (usually) a drawstring to adjust the hood opening.

A type of coasting sled.

A hooded garment, especially a hooded sweatshirt.

(Electricity) A wire or cable used temporarily to complete a circuit or to bypass a break in a circuit.

A sweatshirt with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.

(Basketball) See jump shot.

A young person wearing such a sweatshirt, usually a male, stereotypically associated with antisocial behaviour.

A saddle horse that has been trained to jump over obstacles.

(slang) foreskin

A sleeveless dress or a skirt that has an attached bib and is worn over a blouse or sweater.

The hooded crow, Corvus cornix.

A loose, protective garment worn over other clothes.

Often jumpers A child's garment consisting of straight-legged pants attached to a biblike bodice.

Chiefly British A pullover sweater.

See jumpsuit.

Someone or something that jumps, e.g. a participant in a jumping event in track or skiing.

A person who attempts suicide by jumping from a great height.

A short length of electrical conductor, to make a temporary connection. Also jump wire.

(electricity) A removable connecting pin on an electronic circuit board.

A long drilling tool used by masons and quarry workers, consisting of an iron bar with a chisel-edged steel tip at one or both ends, operated by striking it against the rock, turning it slightly with each blow.

(US) A crude kind of sleigh, usually a simple box on runners which are in one piece with the poles that form the thills.

A jumping spider.

The larva of the cheese fly.

One of certain Calvinistic Methodists in Wales whose worship was characterized by violent convulsions.

(horology) A spring to impel the star wheel, or a pawl to lock fast a wheel, in a repeating timepiece.

(basketball) A shot in which the player releases the ball at the highest point of a jump; a jump shot.

A nuclear power plant worker who repairs equipment in areas with extremely high levels of radiation.

(video games) A platform game based around jumping.

A woollen sweater or pullover.

A loose outer jacket, especially one worn by workers and sailors.

(US) A one-piece, sleeveless dress, or a skirt with straps and a complete or partial bodice, usually worn over a blouse by women and children; pinafore.

(usually plural, jumpers) Rompers.

(transitive) To connect with an electrical jumper.

One who, or that which, jumps.

A long drilling tool used by masons and quarrymen.

A rude kind of sleigh; - usually, a simple box on runners which are in one piece with the poles that form the thills.

The larva of the cheese fly. See Cheese fly, under Cheese.

A name applied in the 18th century to certain Calvinistic Methodists in Wales whose worship was characterized by violent convulsions.

Spring to impel the star wheel, also a pawl to lock fast a wheel, in a repeating timepiece.

A loose upper garment

A sleeveless one-piece dress, either with full shoulders or straps, sometimes with only the front part of the bodice, usually worn by women with a blouse underneath.

A thing that jumps; esp., any of various tools or other contrivances operating with a jumping motion;

A short wire, or a small plastic object containing such a short wire, used to optionally connect or disconnect two points in an electronic circuit, so as to include or exclude portions of the circuit and thus modify the function of the circuit. Such jumpers are much used to adapt add-on circuit boards for different conditions or functions within a computer.

To insert a jumper{2} between the two contacts in (a circuit). See 2nd jumper.

An athlete who competes at jumping

An athlete who bounds or leaps (as in basketball)

A small connector used to make temporary electrical connections

A loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen

A sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing

A player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump

A hoodie is defined by its integral hood, typically featuring a frontal pouch pocket and casual style.

Jumpers can be appropriate for semi-formal events, depending on the design, while hoodies are generally considered too casual.

While not typical for athletic activities, lightweight jumpers can be worn for mild sports or outdoor activities.

Many schools allow hoodies, but some might restrict them due to uniform policies.

No, while some hoodies have zippers, many are designed as pullovers.

A jumper is a pullover garment designed to cover the upper part of the body, usually knitted.

Most jumpers require gentle washing to avoid damage, whereas hoodies often support more robust washing conditions.

In creative or informal professional settings, a clean and simple hoodie might be acceptable.

Hoodies are often linked to modern urban culture and the skateboarding and surfing communities.

Jumpers are often made from wool or synthetic fibers, while hoodies are usually crafted from cotton or a cotton blend.

Yes, jumpers tend to be seen as more formal compared to the casual nature of hoodies.

Both are designed for warmth, but the material and design can affect their insulating properties.

Jumpers are versatile across various settings, while hoodies are best suited for casual or sporty environments.

Typically, jumpers do not have hoods; garments with hoods are generally referred to as hoodies or hooded sweatshirts.

Although popular among all ages, hoodies are especially favored by younger demographics.