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

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

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

She later learned she had been a victim of Kirk Bishop, whose crimes she had first seen reported in a social media post by Guernsey Police the previous month.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Guernsey has 167 plant species rare in the British Isles and 34 species are found in fewer than 25 locations.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The States of Guernsey said recruiting skilled teachers continued to be difficult but remained a priority.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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