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

Nico Bezuidenhout said Aurigny had received "assurances from multiple suppliers and airports" that there was short-term fuel supplies in both Guernsey and the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It said it was considering sending "subject specialists" from Guernsey next term to help.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The BBC has asked the States of Guernsey to confirm the number of teaching posts at St Anne's being filled by temporary staff.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Deighton spent the rest of his life living outside of England in places including Ireland, Guernsey and France.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

At the exit for a town called Guernsey, they turned east.

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III