jersey

¹

[jur-zee]

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

[jur-zee]

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

/ ˈdʒɜːzɪ /

noun

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

2. 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

Jersey

²

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• jerseyed adjective
• Jerseyan noun
• Jerseyite noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of jersey¹

First recorded in 1575–85; after Jersey

Word History and Origins

Origin of jersey¹

C16: from _Jersey , from the woollen sweaters traditionally worn by the fishermen

Example Sentences

Soto in Thousand Oaks decided to search for a Liverpool jersey in California.

From Los Angeles Times

“Sending our thoughts and love to Mark Sanchez and his family. Hoping for a speedy recovery, 6,” the Jets said, using Sanchez’s former jersey number.

From Los Angeles Times

He was back at practice Wednesday wearing a yellow no-contact jersey as a precaution.

From Los Angeles Times

“To be in that team huddle, to wear the jersey again, that is where my head has been for the last probably five weeks.”

From Los Angeles Times

Allen, whose NFL seasons match his jersey number, is plenty youthful too.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blouse 
• pullover 
• tunic 
• turtleneck