Jersey

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dʒɜː(ɹ)zi/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)zi

Origin

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

Full definition of jersey

Noun

1. A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body.
2. 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.

Noun

1. A type of fabric knit

Synonyms

• (knitted garment) jumper

• (team shirt) guernsey

Derived terms

• green jersey
• yellow jersey