Sports & Leisure

Jersey

ˈdʒɜːrzi

noun

What does Jersey mean?

A team shirt with player name and number.

Example sentence

"He wore his Mahomes jersey to the watch party."

American usage tip

Wearing jerseys to games and bars is normal.

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