jersey

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. a warm piece of clothing with long sleeves, made of wool or similar material.

n. a knitted garment worn over the upper body, typically made of wool or cotton.

“She wore a thick woollen jersey to stay warm during the hike.”

“The traditional fisherman's jersey was knitted with a dense pattern designed to provide insulation against the harsh North Sea winds.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Technical

n. a soft, stretchy fabric used to make T-shirts and other comfortable clothes.

n. a plain-knit or double-knit fabric, originally made of wool but now often cotton or synthetic fibres, characterised by its elasticity.

“This dress is made of a soft cotton jersey that doesn't wrinkle easily.”

“The designer preferred working with silk jersey because of the way the material draped elegantly over the figure without requiring complex tailoring.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the largest of the Channel Islands, located between England and France.

n. The largest of the Channel Islands and a British Crown Dependency located off the coast of Normandy, France.

“They spent their summer holiday exploring the beaches and historic castles on Jersey.”

“Jersey maintains its own financial and legal systems while remaining a dependency of the British Crown.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a small breed of cow that produces very rich, creamy milk.

n. A breed of small dairy cattle, originally from the island of Jersey, noted for the high butterfat content of its milk.

“The farmer kept a small herd of Jerseys because their milk is excellent for making butter.”

“The dairy cooperative specialises in products derived exclusively from Jersey cows, marketing the high cream content as a premium feature.”