Jersey: meaning, definitions and examples

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jersey

 

[ หˆdส’ษœหrzi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

A jersey is a knitted shirt made of wool or cotton, typically with long sleeves. It is often worn as a sports uniform or as casual attire.

Synonyms

pullover, shirt, top

Examples of usage

  • I wore my favorite jersey to the football game.
  • She bought a new jersey for her cycling team.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel. It is known for its beautiful beaches, historic sites, and unique blend of British and French cultures.

Synonyms

island, landmass, territory

Examples of usage

  • We spent our vacation exploring the cliffs of Jersey.
  • Many tourists visit Jersey for its rich history.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

In sports, a jersey refers to the specific shirt worn by a player to identify their team. Jerseys often display the player's number and team logo.

Synonyms

kit, shirt, uniform

Examples of usage

  • The team wore their blue jerseys for the championship game.
  • He proudly hung his signed jersey on the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "jersey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น camisa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฐเฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trikot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaos

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะถะตั€ัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koszulka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฃใƒผใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maillot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ camiseta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท forma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ูŠุต ุฑูŠุงุถูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dres

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dres

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟๅŠจ่กซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dres

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ treyja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะพั€ั‚ั‚ั‹า› ะถะตะนะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ forma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ camiseta

Etymology

The word 'jersey' originates from the name of the island Jersey in the English Channel. The knitted shirts made on the island became popular and came to be known as 'jerseys'. Over time, the term expanded to refer to similar knitted garments, particularly in the context of sports uniforms.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,166, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.