jersey
/ˈdʒɝː.zi/
nounadjectivejer · sey
Think: a sports JERsey has a JERsey number—JER + SEY.
Yes, it's jersey. The ending is **-sey**, not **-sy**: j e r + s e y.
Definitions
- nounA knitted shirt, often worn as part of a sports uniform.
- nounA soft knitted fabric used for making clothing.
- adjectiveMade of jersey fabric (a soft, stretchy knit).
Examples
- “He wore his favorite basketball jersey to the game.”
- “She chose a jersey dress because it was comfortable and stretchy.”
- “The team’s jerseys all had matching colors and numbers.”
Synonyms
sports shirtuniform topknit shirtteam shirt
Translations
ES camiseta (deportiva); tela de punto (jersey)PT camisa/camisola (esportiva); malha jerseyFR maillot; jersey (tissu)
Common misspellings
jersyjersiejersseyjersyeyjersayjerseyJersey
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