jersey
jersey Lexical Profile
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• noun
A knitted garment for the upper body, such as a close-fitting woolen pullover or a specialized shirt worn by an athlete as part of a team uniform.
"The basketball player proudly wore his new team jersey during the championship game."
A soft, slightly elastic knitted fabric made of wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers, used primarily for making clothing.
"She bought a comfortable dress made of a soft, breathable cotton jersey."
A breed of small, light brown dairy cattle native to the Channel Islands, renowned for producing milk with a high butterfat content.
"The farmer maintained a herd of Jerseys to produce premium butter and artisanal cheese."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British English, a 'jersey' commonly refers to a knitted woolen sweater or pullover, whereas in North American English, it is most frequently used to describe a specialized athletic shirt worn as part of a team uniform.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, which became famous for its knitting trade in the 16th century and is the native home of the Jersey dairy cattle breed.
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