Guernsey

American  

[gurn-zee] / ˈgɜrn zi /

noun

plural

Guernseys

1. Isle of, one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel. With adjacent islands, about 24½ sq. mi. (63 sq. km).

2. one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the Isle of Guernsey, producing rich, golden-tinted milk.

3. (lowercase) a close-fitting knitted woolen shirt worn by sailors and soccer or Rugby players.

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Guernsey British  

/ ˈɡɜːnzɪ /

noun

1. 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)

2. a breed of dairy cattle producing rich creamy milk, originating from the island of Guernsey

3. (sometimes not capital) a seaman's knitted woollen sweater

4. (not capital) a sleeveless woollen shirt or jumper worn by a football player

5. to be selected or gain recognition for something

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Etymology

Origin of Guernsey

1825–35, Guernsey for def. 2

Example Sentences

A food bank in Guernsey says its stock has run "extremely low" and it is seeing two or three new clients each week.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

In Guernsey law, a person commits a voyeurism offence if they observe another person doing a private act, and that person does not consent.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

In February, officials from the States of Guernsey said they were working towards a "March or April debate".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But he added the States of Guernsey owned airline was spending around 120% more on fuel than it had been before the outbreak of the Iran war.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Milk samples taken from the Wallers’ purebred Guernsey cows 48 hours later contained DDT in the amount of 14 parts per million.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson