jerseyjer‧sey /ˈdʒɜːzi $ -ɜːr-/ noun 
Word Origin
Word OriginWORD ORIGINjersey
ExamplesOrigin:
1500-1600 Jersey, island in the English ChannelEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
word sets- a football jersey
- Bremner bought a signed Celtic jersey according to Ed.
- He wore a navy fisherman's jersey and gumboots, and a heavy anorak, shiny and running with wet.
- It surely could have been the day Montana got his jersey number pulled from circulation.
- Jackets over shirts over sweaters over jerseys.
- Les Cusworth was never as comfortable in a white jersey as he was in Leicester's Christmas-tree outfit.
- Stella stood in the middle of the field talking to the only chap properly attired in shorts and jersey.
- The jersey, which was extra small, had shoulder straps that were hanging on by surface tension and willpower.
WORD SETS► Clothes
Collocationsanorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► black
1[countable] a shirt made of soft material, worn by players of sports such as football and rugby2[countable] British English a piece of clothing made of wool that covers the upper part of your body and your arms SYN sweater3[uncountable] a soft material made of cotton or wool· A commando unit, wearing black jerseys, gloves and skull-caps, armed with bazookas, marched past.· Carolina used its black home jerseys for the first time since the 1996 regular-season finale.· I bought some black jersey scalloped with gold embroidery from the market, and made a long, three-tiered, halter-necked gown.· He wore a black jersey and grey trousers, and his dark brown hair was slightly ruffled.· Gary stared at her for a moment, pins spewing from his mouth and catching on the front of his black jersey.
► blue· Knowing Raymond he will be happy pulling on the blue jersey.· He wore a tweed jacket over a dark blue turtle-necked jersey and he had a robust mod mustache.· Powder blue jersey dress, and high strappy shoes like the ones Sue wears.· Only some sailors in blue jerseys who appeared as the Shirley chugged alongside the boarding pontoon.
► green· The non-climbers will be trying to amass points towards possession of the green jersey, the prize awarded for placings rather than time.· These are the Celtics who have turned the stomachs of their loyalists greener than the jerseys they were wearing wearing Tuesday night.· The green jersey is awarded for the winner of the race on points.· There will be much skirmishing for points towards the green jersey, the prize for consistency in daily placings.
► red· The child was a girl, wearing corduroy jeans and a red jersey.· He had light-brown skin and a Red Sox base-ball jersey.· If I could've worn a red jersey that would've been it.
► white· D Mens t-shirt in white cotton jersey, generously cut and decorated with a primitive fish motif.· He was wearing a pyjama jacket and a white naval jersey.· Les Cusworth was never as comfortable in a white jersey as he was in Leicester's Christmas-tree outfit.
► yellow· Then in 1952 Coppi was once more in the yellow jersey at the old Parc des Princes track in Paris.· Mattan and the yellow jersey were right in the middle of the pack as it peddled hard in the blistering heat.· The greatest pressure in Monday's time trial will be on the yellow jersey.· Race leader Chris Lillywhite came in 31 seconds behind to keep hold of the yellow jersey.· He wears the yellow jersey of the leader of the Tour as a whole.· Expect to see his yellow jersey drawn into battle after battle.
NOUN► cotton· D Mens t-shirt in white cotton jersey, generously cut and decorated with a primitive fish motif.· Shorts from £7.95 Skirty shorts with a ribbed, elasticated waistband and hip pockets. 100% cotton jersey, machine washable.· Linen/cotton mix jacket £66, cotton jersey t-shirt £26 and bleached white jeans £52.· Top A neat fitting top with a flattering neckline and self-covered buttons down the front. 100% cotton jersey, machine washable.
VERB► pull· He was not the most guilty man to pull on a navy-blue jersey, but he was hardly an angel either.· Jinny slid out of bed, pulled on a jersey and a pair of jeans and stood listening in the dark.· With a flourish he pulled out a jersey of many colours.
► wear· Men smoked pipes, wore roll-neck jerseys and had a stolidly dependable air about them.· There were plenty of fans wearing 49ers and Rams jerseys, and no one bothered Rice for an autograph.· They wear torn crew-neck jerseys and, apart from the leader, felt hats over shorn hair.· Standing right in front of us on the courthouse steps was a Channel 10 camera operator wearing a Miami Dolphins jersey.· A commando unit, wearing black jerseys, gloves and skull-caps, armed with bazookas, marched past.· Marquis Walker is also a cornerback and also wears jersey No. 38.· If I could've worn a red jersey that would've been it.· He is wearing jersey No. 11.