Jersey
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3.6
- proper noun
- /ˈdʒɜrzi/
- Jersey authorities
Examples
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I wanted to come back to Jersey to find myself.
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I wanted to come back to Jersey to find myself.
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No, to build for my next project in Jersey!
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We've driven down here to the beautiful Jersey shore.
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On the outskirts of Jersey City, he finds the suburban street he is looking for.
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I visited Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands, during my summer vacation.
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The stunning landscapes of Jersey make it a perfect destination for tourists.
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Many families enjoy spending their holidays on the beautiful beaches of Jersey.
Synonyms
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4.3
An island in the English Channel near the coast of France that is a British Crown dependency
Compounds
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4.3
An island in the English Channel near the coast of France that is a British Crown dependency
- US
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8.8
A small bushy pine tree from the eastern United States with twisted branches and short needles in pairs
Surface Forms
Etymology
Jersey comes from a Viking name Geirr and the old word ey meaning 'island', so the name originally meant 'Geirr's island' and that is why the island is called Jersey today.