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[nawee]

Hello,

What's the difference between a jumper, a sweater and a pullover?

Thanks,

Nawee

[CP]

In the USA, we call those knitted wool or cotton outer garments sweaters. If they have buttons, they are cardigan sweaters. If no buttons, they are pullovers. In Great Britain, I believe, they are called jumpers.
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[Lorikeet]

In the U.S. a "jumper" is a one-piece garment for women that you wear a blouse underneath. If you can see this picture, it is the one in blue on the left: http://www.conniehester.com/scoop-neck-jumper.JPG