How to Use jersey in a Sentence

jersey

noun
  • The dress is made of cotton jersey.
  • From the town, to the jerseys, and the Packers’ breed of football.
    Ndaschel, oregonlive, 29 Apr. 2023
  • The Tigers even hang a Bad News Bears jersey in the dugout and clubhouse.
    Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 9 June 2022
  • That was easy — fly to one venue and wear half-red, half-blue jerseys.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Warriors jerseys blurred around the court with purpose and the ball whipped around on a string.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024
  • One of the best black work pants that can be dressed down comes in the form of Leset’s stretch-jersey wide-leg pants.
    Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2022
  • Scroll through for the best jerseys in street style below.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2023
  • The Royals sported their road gray jerseys against the White Sox.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The majority of the jerseys available in the team store are ones with Ohtani or Trout on the back.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Fans took note that the Royals jerseys looked the same when watching videos of spring games.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Young was set to receive a jersey from the Spurs and speak to players after the game.
    Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Lyles pounded his hand on the track four times, stood up straight, and ripped off his jersey.
    Eddie Pells, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2022
  • That would make James the first NBA player to have a jersey retired by three teams.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2023
  • Of course, the team’s logo sits on the upper left side of the jersey, and there are three golden stars above it.
    Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 26 July 2023
  • The Gators will suit out in black jerseys for the first time as part of a tribute to the armed forces and others who serve the country.
    Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Die-hard Chiefs fan Paul Rudd was on the field before the game, sporting a big smile and a team jersey.
    Andrew Dalton, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Prince William was gifted with a Wrexham jersey with his first name and the number 9 on the back.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
  • These one-off jerseys can be a handy earner for teams, too.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Lillard was wearing a Bucks jersey in the video, and the team's logo could be seen in the background.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2023
  • His jersey, pants and helmet from his time with the Packers.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 17 July 2022
  • And at least one Browns jersey: Running back Nick Chubb.
    cleveland, 15 Apr. 2022
  • And the wait was worth it, as Martinez not only saw the kids but stopped to sign their jersey and take a selfie.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The date is embroidered on the inside collar of the jersey.
    Evan Grant, Dallas News, 17 Apr. 2023
  • His jersey colors might have changed but his smile is just as bright.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Green appeared to hit him on the head, then grabbed Clarke’s jersey, sending Clarke crashing to the floor.
    Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 May 2022
  • His jersey sales are up 400 percent; Swifties are watching the NFL.
    Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Think full-face of makeup with a sports jersey and baggy shorts.
    Quispe López, Them, 1 Aug. 2024
  • The sport reached a new low with the gender reveal jerseys last July.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2024
  • The exterior is fluffy, plush, high-pile fleece, while the inside is lined with soft jersey.
    Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Clark walked away with a blue Giants jersey, sporting her number, 22.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025

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