jersey

/ˈdʒɜrzi/
noun
  1. A soft, knitted fabric used for making clothing, especially T-shirts and sportswear.
    • She bought a cotton jersey dress for the summer.
    • He prefers jersey sheets because they are soft and breathable.
    • The shirt is made of a comfortable jersey material that stretches.
  2. A shirt worn by a member of a sports team, typically with the player's name and number on it.
    • She pulled on her hockey jersey before practice.
    • The fans wore the team's blue jersey to the game.
    • He hung his signed soccer jersey on the wall.
  3. A breed of small, light-brown dairy cow known for producing rich, high-fat milk.
    • The Jersey calf was born in the spring.
    • Jersey milk is often used to make butter and cheese.
    • The farmer keeps a herd of Jersey cows for their creamy milk.
  4. A knitted garment worn on the upper body, similar to a sweater or pullover.
    • She knitted a blue jersey for her grandson.
    • He wore a thick wool jersey to keep warm in the cold weather.
    • The sailor pulled on his jersey before going on deck.
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