jersey

¹

[ jur-zee ]

noun

, plural jer·seys.

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. 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

jersey

²

/ 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

Other Words From

• jerseyed adjective

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

As part of soccer rules, goalkeepers are required to have a different jersey than their teammates.

From Los Angeles Times

And no matter if the sneakers look as if they’re made of concrete or the jerseys of lead, those teams still try to win.

From Los Angeles Times

From a green American football jersey, combined with a layered frilly red dress styled as a skirt - in the colours of the Zambian flag to pay homage to 60 years of independence.

From BBC

Dodgers fans placed blue-and-white floral arrangements and propped up his No. 34 jersey in front of the stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

But following a return to form the following year he won four more Tour stages and the green jersey in his second spell with Quick Step.

From BBC

Related Words

• blouse
• jersey
• pullover
• tunic
• turtleneck