jersey
A jersey is a knitted shirt worn by members of a sports team, usually featuring a player's number and name. It also refers to a soft, stretchy sweater or pullover made from wool or cotton fabric.
Exemplos
3 de 5I wear my favorite blue jersey when I go running.
I wear my favorite blue sports shirt when I go running.
The museum displayed the historic jersey of the famous athlete.
The museum showed the old sports shirt used by the famous player.
Nice jersey, man! Is that the new away kit?
Nice sports shirt, man! Is that the new version for away games?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'J' in Jersey standing for 'Jumpers' or 'Joining a team'.
Quiz rápido
The soccer player put on his ___ before the match started.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: jersey
Exemplos
I wear my favorite blue jersey when I go running.
everydayI wear my favorite blue sports shirt when I go running.
The museum displayed the historic jersey of the famous athlete.
formalThe museum showed the old sports shirt used by the famous player.
Nice jersey, man! Is that the new away kit?
informalNice sports shirt, man! Is that the new version for away games?
The study examined the moisture-wicking properties of the cycling jersey.
academicThe research looked at how the cycling shirt handles sweat.
The corporation signed a contract to place its logo on the team jersey.
businessThe company agreed to put its logo on the team's sports shirt.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
yellow jersey
the shirt worn by the leader of the Tour de France
retire a jersey
to stop using a player's number to show respect
jersey number
the specific number printed on the back of the shirt
Frequentemente confundido com
Capitalized 'Jersey' refers to an island or a breed of cattle; 'jersey' refers to clothing.
A shirt is a general term for tops; a jersey is specifically for sports or knitted materials.
Notas de uso
Use 'jersey' when referring specifically to sports uniforms or soft, knitted pullovers. In American English, it is most commonly associated with sports like basketball, football, or hockey.
Erros comuns
Don't use 'jersey' for formal dress shirts or button-down clothing; it must be knitted or sporty.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'J' in Jersey standing for 'Jumpers' or 'Joining a team'.
Origem da palavra
Named after the island of Jersey in the Channel Islands, which was famous for its knitting industry in the 16th century.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Sports fans worldwide wear jerseys to show loyalty and connection to their favorite teams and players.
Quiz rápido
The soccer player put on his ___ before the match started.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: jersey
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