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- [jur-zee]
- /ˈdʒɜr zi/
- /ˈdʒɜː.zi/
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- [jur-zee]
- /ˈdʒɜr zi/
Definitions of jersey word
- noun plural jersey a close-fitting, knitted sweater or shirt. 1
- noun plural jersey a plain-knit, machine-made fabric of wool, silk, nylon, rayon, etc., characteristically soft and elastic, used for garments. 1
- noun plural jersey (initial capital letter) one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the island of Jersey, producing milk with a high butterfat content. 1
- noun jersey a British island in the English Channel: the largest of the Channel Islands. 44 sq. mi. (116 sq. km). Capital: St. Helier. 1
- noun jersey Informal. New Jersey. 1
- noun jersey A knitted garment with long sleeves worn over the upper body. 1
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Origin of jersey
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
First recorded in 1575-85; after Jersey
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Jersey
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jersey popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
jersey usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jersey
noun jersey
- top — Technical/Office Protocol
- blouse — A blouse is a kind of shirt worn by a girl or woman.
- pullover — Also called slipover. a garment, especially a sweater, that must be drawn over the head to be put on.
- tunic — Chiefly British. a coat worn as part of a military or other uniform.
- turtleneck — a high, close-fitting collar, often rolled or turned down, appearing especially on pullover sweaters.
Top questions with jersey
- what time is it in new jersey?
- what is the capital of new jersey?
- what is the new jersey plan?
- jersey shore where are they now?
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