jersey
ˈdʒɜrzi
jersey: shirt worn by an athlete with team details
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Definition of jersey - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sportsshirt worn by an athlete with team details
  • He proudly wore his team's jersey to the game.
sports shirt uniform
2.
clothingUKknitted garment worn over the upper bodyUK
  • She wore a warm jersey on the chilly day.
3.
fabrictype of soft, slightly elastic fabric
  • The dress was made of a comfortable jersey material..
knit
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  • jersey: shirt worn by an athlete with team details
    shirt worn by an athlete with team details
  • jersey: type of soft, slightly elastic fabric
    type of soft, slightly elastic fabric

Expressions with jersey

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retire from a sport or activity
After 20 seasons, he decided to hang up the jersey.
jersey that is pink in color
She bought a pink jersey for the charity run.
to take over someone's role or position
After the captain left, Jake had to fill Tom's jersey.
person who pursues romantic relationships with athletes
She was known as a jersey chaser, always dating football players.
yellow shirt worn by cycling race leader
He proudly wore the yellow jersey after the race.
green shirt for leader in points competition
He proudly wore the green jersey in the Tour de France.

Origin of jersey

Old French, jerseie (woolen fabric)

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team uniform
player wearing the jersey number 11
uniform number
player wearing the jersey labeled 10 on the back
sports
player wearing the jersey number 9
New Jersey community
unincorporated community in New Jersey
New Jersey
large sandwich with fast food items inside
New Jersey borough
borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
New Jersey
borough in New Jersey, United States
sailor clothing
sailor's jersey

Examples of jersey in a sentence

  • She framed her first team jersey as a keepsake.
  • He pulled on a wool jersey before cycling home.
  • This jersey is too thick for summer.
  • She wore a jersey top for the yoga session.
  • Jersey fabric is perfect for making t-shirts.

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  1. French:maillot, pull, ...
  2. German:Trikot, Pullover, ...
  3. Italian:maglia, maglione, ...
  4. Spanish:camiseta, suéter, ...
  5. Portuguese:camisola, pulôver, ...
  6. Chinese:运动衫, 针织套衫, ...
  7. Japanese:ジャージ, セーター, ...
  8. Arabic:قَمِيص الفَرِيق, كَنْزَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוּלְצַת סְפּוֹרְט, סְווֶדֶר, ...
  10. Russian:джерси, джемпер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:джерсі, джемпер, ...
  12. Hindi:जर्सी, स्वेटर, ...
Jersey
ˈdʒɝzi

Definition of Jersey - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
US stateUSMid-Atlantic state in the USAUS
  • We traveled to Jersey for the summer vacation.
region state territory
2.
geographyisland in the English Channel
  • Jersey is famous for its beautiful beaches.
island isle landmass
3.
agriculturesmall dairy cow breed known for high-butterfat milk
  • The farmer raised Jersey cows for their rich milk.
bovine cattle cow
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  • Jersey: small dairy cow breed known for high-butterfat milk
    small dairy cow breed known for high-butterfat milk

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British Crown dependency in the English Channel
The Island of Jersey is known for its beaches.
city in northeastern New Jersey, opposite Manhattan
Jersey City offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.
coastal region in New Jersey
We spent our summer vacation at the Jersey Shore.
state in the northeastern US with capital Trenton
New Jersey is known for its beautiful beaches.
barrier used to prevent vehicle access
They installed a Jersey barrier to block the entrance.
low wall separating lanes of traffic
The highway was divided by a Jersey wall.

Origin of Jersey

Old Norse, jǫrð (earth) + ey (island)

Examples of Jersey in a sentence

  • The history of Jersey is rich and diverse.
  • Jersey attracts tourists with its mild climate.
  • The history of Jersey is rich and varied.
  • Jersey cattle are known for their high butterfat milk.
  • The Jersey breed is popular among dairy farmers.

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  1. French:New Jersey, Jersey, ...
  2. German:Jersey, ...
  3. Italian:New Jersey, Jersey, ...
  4. Spanish:Nueva Jersey, Jersey, ...
  5. Portuguese:Jersey, ...
  6. Chinese:泽西, 泽西岛, ...
  7. Japanese:ジャージー州, ジャージー, ...
  8. Arabic:جِيرْسِي, جيرزي, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְיוּ גֶ'רְזִי, גֶ'רְזִי, ...
  10. Russian:Джерси, порода Джерси, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Джерсі, джерсійська корова, ...
  12. Hindi:जर्सी, ...

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