C1nounsportfashion
US/ˈdʒɜːr.zi/
UK/ˈdʒɜː.zi/
a shirt worn by players in a sports team; also a knitted top with sleeves
In context
Fans queued for hours to buy the new national team jersey.
The striker pulled off his jersey and threw it into the crowd after the final whistle.
Grandma knitted me a warm wool jersey for the winter.
Words that go with jersey
noun + noun
- team jerseyEvery child at the camp got a free team jersey.
- home jerseyThe club's home jersey is red with white stripes.
- jersey numberThe club retired his jersey number after he left.
verb + noun
- wear a jerseyHe was proud to wear a jersey with his country's flag on it.
adjective + noun
- yellow jerseyIn the Tour de France, the race leader wears the yellow jersey.