jump rope

noun

: a rope used for exercises and children's games that involve jumping over the usually twirling rope each time it reaches its lowest point

also : a game played with a jump rope

Examples of jump rope in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And one of the things that is most enticing for a lot of revelers is the fire jump rope. —Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025

Gym bag Shaker bottle Apple headphones Resistance bands Barbell shoulder pad Workout journal Wrist straps Weighted jump rope Yoga mat Workout gloves Ankle strap Adjustable dumbbells Weightlifting belt Ice bath Hydration pack Massage gun Walking pad Smartwatch Smoothie blender Liquid I.V. 1. —Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024

Sharing her passion with others, Lee formed the first jump rope club at Milpitas High earlier this year, called MHS Trojan Ropers. —Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025

Regular jump rope exercise can reduce your resting heart rate, body mass index (BMI), and body fat and improve your endurance, strength, and range of motion.2 2. —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jump rope

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• envelope
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