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/
Korean meaning: 상체에 입는 니트 의류
Korean pronunciation: 저-지 (강세: 저)
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
💡 Concept
Choosing which knitted jersey to wear
🎵 Rhyme
The referee in his jersey shows mercy amid controversy!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdʒɜːrzi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒɜːzi/
🌳Etymology
Rootjersey
Origin
영국 해협의 작은 섬 Jersey에서 양모로 만든 니트웨어가 유명했던 데서 유래. 이 섬의 어부들과 농부들이 입던 실용적인 니트 의류가 전 세계로 퍼지면서 모든 니트 상의를 지칭하게 되었다.
🎵Rhyme
mercypercycontroversy
mercy
percy
controversy
🔗Collocations
football jersey
woolen jersey
team jersey
wear a jersey
knitted jersey
basketball jersey
vintage jersey
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother knitted me a jersey that looks like a Christmas tree.”
“The player exchanged jerseys with his opponent after the match.”
😄 Fun example
“I accidentally put on my jersey backwards and looked like a superhero with a front cape.”
“The cotton jersey is perfect for spring weather.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
sweaterpulloverjumperknitwear
Antonyms
shirtblouse
Related
uniformcardiganvestfabricknitting
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