jersey — a knitted garment worn on the upper body
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a knitted garment worn on the upper body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother knitted me a jersey that looks like a Christmas tree.
- The player exchanged jerseys with his opponent after the match.
- I accidentally put on my jersey backwards and looked like a superhero with a front cape.
jersey
NOUN[/ˈdʒɜːrzi/]
a knitted garment worn on the upper body
Choosing which knitted jersey to wear
The referee in his jersey shows mercy amid controversy!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Jersey, a small island in the English Channel known for its wool knitwear production. The practical knitted garments worn by the island's fishermen and farmers became renowned for their quality and durability, eventually spreading worldwide and giving rise to the generic term for all knitted upper garments.
Breakdown
Jersey (place name, English Channel island) + -y (suffix forming noun from place name) = jersey (garment). The toponym became genericized through widespread adoption of the garment type associated with the island's manufacturing tradition.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother knitted me a jersey that looks like a Christmas tree.”
“The player exchanged jerseys with his opponent after the match.”
“I accidentally put on my jersey backwards and looked like a superhero with a front cape.”
“The cotton jersey is perfect for spring weather.”
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