jersey

noun jer·sey \ ˈjər-zē \

Updated on: 22 May 2018

Definition of jersey

plural jerseys

1 : any of various close-fitting usually circular-knitted garments especially for the upper body

2 : a plain weft-knitted fabric made of wool, cotton, nylon, rayon, or silk and used especially for clothing

3 capitalized : any of a breed of small short-horned predominantly yellowish brown or fawn dairy cattle noted for their rich milk

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Examples of jersey in a Sentence

The dress is made of cotton jersey.

Recent Examples of jersey from the Web

Mike Golic, who hails from Cleveland, was wearing an Indians jersey with the grinning Chief Wahoo.

— eve l. ewing, GQ, "Bomani Jones Has a Funny Joke for You," 15 May 2018
This time, instead of rolling up to the start as the team superstar, Vos took on the role of tactical leader and domestique, dropping back to the support car to stuff her jersey with water bottles for her teammates.

— Outside Online, "Marianne Vos Is the Boss," 15 May 2018
Ahead of Sunday's match, the Timbers gifted Abed a personalized jersey with his name and the No.

— jamie goldberg, OregonLive.com, "Iraqi boy relishes chance to meet Timbers players, attend rivalry match while seeking medical help in Portland," 14 May 2018
There are also flashes of yellow on the neck of the jersey, with the names and numbers on the back coming in yellow as well.

— SI.com, "AS Roma Unveil New Nike 2018/19 Home Kit With Historic Roman Military Design," 11 May 2018
Instead, in his dress shoes and a White Sox jersey with his name on the back — and the No.

— steve johnson, chicagotribune.com, "A year after the Trump interview, Lester Holt delivers his pitch in Chicago," 10 May 2018
Watson, who was sporting a personalized Astros jersey with his name across the back and his customary No. 4, made the rounds chatting with several Astros players as well as general manager Jeff Luhnow and Hall of Famer Craig Biggio.

— matt young, Houston Chronicle, "Deshaun Watson gets on the field before Astros game," 1 May 2018
The Preds are known for hosting renowned country artists to perform the anthem, and Underwood was a perfect fit for the part, donning a jersey with the number of her hockey player husband Preds forward Mike Fisher.

— abby jones, Billboard, "Carrie Underwood's Son Adorably Cheers Her On During National Anthem Performance: Watch," 1 May 2018
In all, 32 former college football players will be handed an NFL jersey with the No. 1 on it.

— noel harris, sacbee, "49ers mock drafts: A favorite prospect emerges at No. 9 before decision day | The Sacramento Bee," 26 Apr. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of jersey

Jersey, one of the Channel Islands

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First Known Use: 1587

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Jersey

geographical name Jer·sey \ ˈjər-zē \

Definition of Jersey

1 island in the English Channel; one of the Channel Islands; capital Saint Helier area 45 square miles (117 square kilometers)

Note: The Jersey breed of cattle, the knit fabric called jersey, and the types of upper-body garments called jerseys all derive their names from this island.

2 new jersey —an informal name

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