Guernsey
Americannoun
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Isle of, one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel. With adjacent islands, about 24½ sq. mi. (63 sq. km).
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one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the Isle of Guernsey, producing rich, golden-tinted milk.
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(lowercase) a close-fitting knitted woolen shirt worn by sailors and soccer or Rugby players.
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an island in the English Channel: the second largest of the Channel Islands, which, with Alderney and Sark, Herm, Jethou, and some islets, forms the bailiwick of Guernsey; finance, market gardening, dairy farming, and tourism. Capital: St Peter Port. Pop: 65 605 (2013). Area: 63 sq km (24.5 sq miles)
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a breed of dairy cattle producing rich creamy milk, originating from the island of Guernsey
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(sometimes not capital) a seaman's knitted woollen sweater
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(not capital) a sleeveless woollen shirt or jumper worn by a football player
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to be selected or gain recognition for something
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Etymology
Origin of Guernsey
1825–35, Guernsey for def. 2
Example Sentences
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Those rights include largely unrestricted, passport-free travel between the UK, Republic of Ireland and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man for British and Irish citizens.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Citizens Advice Guernsey says demand for its services is rising, with increasingly complex cases driven by housing shortages and cost of living pressures.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It said house prices were slightly higher than in London, 51% higher than in the south east of England and 23% higher than in Guernsey with groceries 14% more expensive than the UK.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
In February, officials from the States of Guernsey said they were working towards a "March or April debate".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Somebody told me that Bram Guernsey was in the Green Berets, though I tend to think this is untrue.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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