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

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was once a Brewers fan but has been seen wearing jerseys of their playoff opponents, the Dodgers and Cubs.

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The number 10 jersey is still up for grabs, with Prendergast and Crowley poised to play against each other for the first time in Saturday's United Rugby Championship game at Croke Park.

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What were the seminal moments that shaped the adulation afforded to football jerseys today?

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On Saturday, the injured Indiana Pacers star sat on his team’s bench during a preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder wearing a Chicago Cubs jersey.

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Blue was the colour, with national flags and replica team jerseys everywhere.

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Related Words

• blouse 
• pullover 
• tunic 
• turtleneck