Guernsey

[gurn-zee]

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.

Guernsey

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Guernsey¹

1825–35, Guernsey for def. 2

Example Sentences

He said customer services advisers would be on hand to help people with bills as well as The Repair Cafe, Guernsey Welfare Service and the Little Green Energy Company.

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Mum, Nikki, from Guernsey, said the cost of living and specific school uniform requirements for children, James, 10, Henry, 11, Grace, 14, and Olivia, 16, had meant they felt the financial pinch this year.

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Parents in Guernsey said they have had to adjust their working hours or take extended periods of leave in order to afford childcare costs in the summer holidays.

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Local charities are being invited by the Guernsey Community Foundation to collaborate on tackling issues raised in its 2025 Quality of Life Report.

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Nearly 20% of households in Guernsey are made up of three or more adults aged 16 or over, with about half of those also having a child living there too.

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