jersey

jersey

Meaning

  1. (countable) A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body.
  2. (US, countable) A shirt worn by a member of an athletic team, usually oversized, typically depicting the athlete's name and team number as well as the team's logotype.
  3. (uncountable) A type of fabric knit.

Frequency

B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈd͡ʒɜːzi/
Etymology

From a typical fisherman's sweater used on the island of Jersey.

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