JERSEY


Meaning of JERSEY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dʒɜ:(r)zi ]

( jerseys)

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

A jersey is a knitted piece of clothing that covers the upper part of your body and your arms and does not open at the front. Jerseys are usually worn over a shirt or blouse. ( OLD-FASHIONED )

His grey jersey and trousers were sodden with the rain.

= jumper, sweater, pullover

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2.

Jersey is a knitted, slightly stretchy fabric used especially to make women’s clothing.

Sheila had come to dinner in a black jersey top.

N-VAR : oft N n

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