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jersey Synonyms

Another word for jersey

Choosing another word for jersey depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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.

Usage Example

"The basketball player proudly wore his new team sweater during the championship game."

Strong
sweater
pullover
shirt
Weak
jumper

• noun (Context 2)

A soft, slightly elastic knitted fabric made of wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers, used primarily for making clothing.

Usage Example

"She bought a comfortable dress made of a soft, breathable cotton knit."

Weak
knit
fabric
textile

• noun (Context 3)

A breed of small, light brown dairy cattle native to the Channel Islands, renowned for producing milk with a high butterfat content.

Usage Example

"The farmer maintained a herd of Jerseys to produce premium butter and artisanal cheese."

Weak
cow
bovine
cattle

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jersey. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jersey
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