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.

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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.

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jersey ¹ British  

/ 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

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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

After being drafted in the third round by the Bengals, he became one of the most popular players with Cincinnati fans, and his No. 11 jersey was worn by thousands.

From Los Angeles Times

The Broncos wore throwback uniforms from 1977 — blue helmets, orange jerseys, white pants — and their defense swarmed like those “Orange Crush” days of yesteryear.

From Los Angeles Times

Some 400 players have worn the Knicks’ jersey without raising a championship trophy.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the Angels’ team store Friday morning, five customers looked around the team store, where all jerseys sold for 50% off.

From Los Angeles Times

They were chanting, buying jerseys and wearing "I love Messi" headbands.

From BBC

Related Words

• blouse
• pullover
• tunic
• turtleneck