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
  • Throw it away — the guy’s grabbing the back of his jersey.
    — Brad Biggs, chicagotribune.com, 20 Oct. 2021
  • 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
  • Stewart grew more irate as the blood streamed down the right side of this face and his jersey.
    — Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2021
  • 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
  • There has been a lot of great players to don this jersey.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2021
  • Scroll through for the best jerseys in street style below.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Brands slap their name on a jersey or a scoreboard and call it a day.
    — Tracy Call, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • Sharp said the shooter wore a black beanie and a yellow jersey.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2021
  • 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
  • Grabbing hold of a foe’s jersey is a no-no in Kenyon Green’s line of work.
    — Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Sep. 2021
  • Replays showed that Williams grabbed Green’s jersey and used that leverage to rise over Green and make the play.
    — Dan Labbe, cleveland, 11 Oct. 2021
  • His jersey, pants and helmet from his time with the Packers.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 17 July 2022
  • Johnson wore a Panthers jersey with his name on the back.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
  • But his first extended look in a Denver jersey this spring was a mixed bag.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
  • There will be a long pass downfield and the defender will grab the jersey of the receiver or in some way interfere with his ability to fairly catch the pass.
    — Caleb Harris, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

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