jersey
/ˈdʒɜːzi/
Meanings
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noun
A type of clothing, especially a sleeveless or short-sleeved shirt, typically with a close-fitting design and often bearing a team's logo or name on the front.
- "He was wearing a jersey of his favorite football team."
- "The players wore their team jerseys during the match."
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noun
A large area of land, especially one used for agriculture.
- "The farmer worked on his large jersey."
- "The government announced plans to sell off large jerseys for development."
Synonyms
guernsey , jumper
Rhymes
Words rhyming with jerseyjerry , cherry,erry , merry,erry , quarrel,erry , terrible,erry , verily,erry
Variants
List of all variants of jersey that leads to same resultjersey , jerseys , Jersey , Jerseyan , Jerseyite , Jersey barrier , Jersey barriers , Jersey pine , Jersey pines , Jersey City , New Jersey tea , New Jersey teas , New Jersey , New Jerseyan , New Jerseyite , Virginia pine , Emilie Charlotte , Emilie Charlotte Le Breton , Langtry , Lillie Langtry , The Jersey Lily
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meaning 'shirt' in Jersey English, a dialect of English spoken in the Channel Islands.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'jersey' comes from the Channel Islands.
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Jerseys were originally made of wool or linen.
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The first professional sports teams to wear jerseys were baseball teams in the late 1800s.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Uniform: A jersey is a type of uniform, typically worn by athletes or farmers.
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Team spirit: Jerseys help to build team spirit and create a sense of unity among team members.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In sports, jerseys are worn by athletes to represent their teams. They have become collectible items and are often sold as merchandise. In agriculture, jerseys refer to large areas of land used for farming.
How to Memorize "jersey"
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visualize
- Visualize a person wearing a sleeveless shirt with a team logo on it. Imagine the texture and fit of the jersey.
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associate
- Associate the word 'jersey' with the concept of a team or sports.
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mnemonics
- Remember the word 'jersey' as 'Just Engage Represent Your Jersey' or 'Just Enjoy Rugby Every Year'.
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