jersey

noun/ˈdʒɜrzi/

Frequency rank: #1,584 most common English word

Meaning

a knitted garment or sports shirt, often worn by athletes or fans.

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Example sentence

She wore her favorite jersey to cheer on the home team at the stadium.

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