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

The woman and her companion were wearing jerseys of the Houston Texans, who the Rams defeated 14-9.

From Los Angeles Times

After starring at New Zealand's prestigious national secondary school rugby sevens tournament in 2019, the dream of pulling on the black jersey seemed only a matter of time.

From BBC

His team, Ineos Grenadiers, will wear a special jersey designed by the Welshman celebrating the names of people, places and victories that defined his journey as well as a hand-drawn picture done by his son.

From BBC

The next, orange Baltimore Orioles jerseys were sprinting around the bases, what had seemed like a storybook night going suddenly wrong.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, Corinthians Arena was filled to the brim Friday night with nearly 50,000 people, and fans — overwhelmingly adorned in red Chiefs jerseys — who stood the majority of the game.

From Los Angeles Times

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