a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
"When we split up by region, he will move to New Jersey for his new job while I stay in Pennsylvania."
the largest of the Channel Islands
"The ferry ride from England to Jersey took longer than we expected due to the rough sea."
a slightly elastic machine-knit fabric
"The sweater was made of soft jersey, which stretched comfortably when I pulled my arms through the sleeves."
a breed of diary cattle developed on the island of Jersey
"The farm's milk yield increased significantly after they switched from Holsteins to Jerseys, which are known for their rich cream content."
A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body.
"The farmer decided to sell his prize-winning jersey for a good price at the local market."
A cow of the Jersey breed.
In plain English: A jersey is a loose-fitting shirt with short sleeves that people often wear for sports or as casual clothing.
"He wore a blue jersey to the baseball game."
Usage: When referring to clothing, a jersey is a soft knit fabric or a shirt made from it, rather than the specific breed of dairy cow mentioned in other definitions. Use this term to describe athletic wear or casual tops, not animals.
A dependency of the United Kingdom; the largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel between France and England.
"During our sailing trip through the English Channel, we made a brief stop at Jersey to refuel before heading back to England."
The word jersey comes from the Channel Island of Jersey, where fishermen originally wore sweaters made there. English speakers adopted the name for the garment itself after it became popular in Britain and America.