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jersey
1[ jur-zee ]
noun
- a close-fitting, knitted sweater or shirt.
- a plain-knit, machine-made fabric of wool, silk, nylon, rayon, etc., characteristically soft and elastic, used for garments.
- (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
- a British island in the English Channel: the largest of the Channel Islands. 44 sq. mi. (116 sq. km). : St. Helier.
- Informal. New Jersey.
Jersey
1/ ˈɜːɪ /
noun
- 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)
- a breed of dairy cattle producing milk with a high butterfat content, originating from the island of Jersey
jersey
2/ ˈɜːɪ /
noun
- a knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
- a machine-knitted slightly elastic cloth of wool, silk, nylon, etc, used for clothing
- ( as modifier )
a jersey suit
- a football shirt
Other Word Forms
- s adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of jersey1
Example Sentences
The Panthers retired Johnson's number 47 jersey following a ceremony before their game with Fife Flyers in December 2024.
And shortly before first pitch Saturday, the entire program gathered near the third base line — wearing their blue “Palisades” jerseys — and were greeted by Roberts with a brief address.
You know, autographed jerseys, free tickets and a parking pass.
That led to Wednesday’s anthem performance by the harmonica group, this time wearing Kings jerseys.
Babe Ruth's "called shot" jersey, sold for $24m in August, remains the most expensive match-worn item of sports memorabilia sold at auction.
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