broad jump

noun

: long jump
broad jumper noun

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Potts recalls many of the speed times, broad jumps and achievements of the athletics who have come through. — Pj Green october 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 The event combines eight runs — each one kilometer — with multiple fitness stations, including the SkiErg, sled push and pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, wall balls, sandbag lunges, and farmers carry. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026 In addition, young runners can check out the Track & Field Zone to try their skills at mini hurdles, standing broad jumps, agility ladders and more. — AJC.com, 29 June 2026 The 49ers like Height for his relentless play style and explosiveness (his vertical and broad jump at the scouting combine ranked in the 94th and 89th percentile among edge defenders). — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for broad jump

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First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of broad jump was in 1858

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“Broad jump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broad%20jump. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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broad jump

noun
: long jump
broad jumper noun

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