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jersey

1 American  
[jur-zee] / ˈdʒɜr zi /

noun

plural

jerseys

  1. a close-fitting, knitted sweater or shirt.

  2. a plain-knit, machine-made fabric of wool, silk, nylon, rayon, etc., characteristically soft and elastic, used for garments.

  3. (initial capital letter) one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the island of Jersey, producing milk with a high butterfat content.

Jersey 2 American  
[jur-zee] / ˈdʒɜr zi /

noun

  1. a British island in the English Channel: the largest of the Channel Islands. 44 sq. mi. (116 sq. km). St. Helier.

  2. Informal. New Jersey.

jersey 1 British  
/ ˈdʒɜːzɪ /

noun

  1. a knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

    1. a machine-knitted slightly elastic cloth of wool, silk, nylon, etc, used for clothing

    2. ( as modifier )

      a jersey suit

  3. a football shirt

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Jersey 2 British  
/ ˈdʒɜːzɪ /

noun

  1. an island in the English Channel, the largest of the Channel Islands: forms, with two other islands, the bailiwick of Jersey; colonized from Normandy in the 11th century and still officially French-speaking; noted for finance, market gardening, dairy farming, and tourism. Capital: St Helier. Pop: 95 732 (2013 est). Area: 116 sq km (45 sq miles)

  2. a breed of dairy cattle producing milk with a high butterfat content, originating from the island of Jersey

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Other Word Forms

  • Jerseyan noun
  • Jerseyite noun
  • jerseyed adjective

Etymology

Origin of jersey

First recorded in 1575–85; after Jersey

Example Sentences

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Spanish publication Marca reported, external that Barcelona, Rayo Vallecano, and Getafe will not wear a special jersey because of various logistical reasons but are still involved in the campaign.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

She wore a Mike Trout jersey, smiled broadly, and clutched a cup of ice cream.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The best players of Surinamese heritage all wound up wearing the bright orange jersey of the Netherlands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But regardless of the colour the jersey is certain to give a nostalgic nod to some of Scotland's most iconic away kits.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Nat saw the big man coming toward them in a flat black hat, a striped jersey, and wide trousers.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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