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jersey

ˈjər-zē 2 syllables common

  1. noun.any of various close-fitting usually circular-knitted garments especially for the upper body

    • a football jersey
  2. noun.an often loose-fitting shirt that is worn by a member of a sports team as part of a team uniform and that typically has the athlete's name and number on the back

  3. noun.a plain weft-knitted fabric made of wool, cotton, nylon, rayon, or silk and used especially for clothing

Origin

Jersey, one of the Channel Islands.

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