Is 'long jump' one word or two?

It is standardly written as two words ('long jump'). It may be hyphenated when used as a compound modifier before a noun (e.g., 'long-jump pit').

What's the difference between 'long jump' and 'triple jump'?

The long jump is a single jump from a take-off board. The triple jump involves a hop, a step, and a jump in sequence.

Can 'long jump' be used as a verb?

No, it is only a noun (the name of the event). You 'do' or 'compete in' the long jump. The action is 'to long-jump' only in very informal contexts, but 'to jump' is the verb.

Was this event ever called something else?

Yes, it was historically called the 'broad jump' in English, but 'long jump' is now the universal official term in athletics.

Is “long jump” formal?

Long jump is usually neutral in register.

How do you pronounce “long jump”?

Long jump: in British English it is pronounced /ˈlɒŋ ˌdʒʌmp/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈlɔːŋ ˌdʒʌmp/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

long jump: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

UK/ˈlɒŋ ˌdʒʌmp/US/ˈlɔːŋ ˌdʒʌmp/

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Quick answer

What does “long jump” mean?

A track and field athletics event where an athlete runs down a track and jumps as far as possible from a take-off board into a sandpit.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A track and field athletics event where an athlete runs down a track and jumps as far as possible from a take-off board into a sandpit.

Any instance of jumping for distance rather than height, used figuratively to describe significant progress or leaps in development.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in core meaning. The event is organized identically in both athletic traditions.

Connotations

Associated with school sports days and Olympic athletics equally in both cultures.

Frequency

Equally common in both varieties when discussing athletics/track and field.

Grammar

How to Use “long jump” in a Sentence

[athlete] + won/competed in + the long jump[event] + includes + the long jump[school] + held + a long jump competition

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong

win the long jumplong jump pitlong jump recordlong jump finalcompete in the long jump

medium

practice the long jumplong jump eventlong jump competitionlong jump athletelong jump technique

weak

good at long jumptry the long jumplong jump arealong jump sandlong jump board

Examples

Examples of “long jump” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

She is a long-jump specialist.
The long-jump final is this afternoon.

American English

He holds the long jump record.
The long jump pit needs raking.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Metaphorically used to describe a significant advance or breakthrough: 'The new software represents a long jump in processing power.'

Academic

Used in sports science literature to discuss biomechanics, training methodologies, and historical performance data.

Everyday

Common in school sports contexts and general discussions of athletics/Olympics.

Technical

Precise term in athletics with specific rules regarding runway length, take-off board, and measurement techniques.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “long jump”

Neutral

broad jump (historical/dated)

Weak

jump for distancehorizontal jump

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “long jump”

high jumpvertical jump

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “long jump”

Using 'long jump' to refer to a high jump (confusing horizontal vs. vertical).
Omitting 'the' in 'compete in the long jump'.
Misspelling as 'longjump' (should be two words or hyphenated in some compound contexts).

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

: It is standardly written as two words ('long jump'). It may be hyphenated when used as a compound modifier before a noun (e.g., 'long-jump pit').
: The long jump is a single jump from a take-off board. The triple jump involves a hop, a step, and a jump in sequence.
: No, it is only a noun (the name of the event). You 'do' or 'compete in' the long jump. The action is 'to long-jump' only in very informal contexts, but 'to jump' is the verb.
: Yes, it was historically called the 'broad jump' in English, but 'long jump' is now the universal official term in athletics.
: A track and field athletics event where an athlete runs down a track and jumps as far as possible from a take-off board into a sandpit.
: Long jump is usually neutral in register.
: Long jump: in British English it is pronounced /ˈlɒŋ ˌdʒʌmp/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈlɔːŋ ˌdʒʌmp/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

LONG JUMP: Think of the LONG pit of sand you try to JUMP across.

Conceptual Metaphor

PROGRESS IS FORWARD MOTION / ACHIEVEMENT IS DISTANCE COVERED

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap

To be successful in the , an athlete needs a powerful run-up and an explosive take-off.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary objective in the event 'long jump'?