Guernsey

[ gurn-zee ]

noun

, plural Guern·seys

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. get a guernsey
   to be selected or gain recognition for something

Word History and Origins

Origin of Guernsey¹

1825–35, Guernsey fordef 2

Example Sentences

He became "utterly obsessed" with light painting to capture the "magical" landscapes of Guernsey at night.

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A plane from Channel Islands Air Search was sent to the scene from Guernsey, along with lifeboat crews from Alderney and France and the French helicopter crew based near Cherbourg.

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Her young Guernsey calf, "Empress Bountiful Crunch" has just won first prize in her class.

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More than 130 young people will be taking part in a sailing race between Guernsey and Dorset.

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A person who stole the notes of comedian Dara Ó Briain after a gig in Guernsey has apologised and made a donation, the venue has said.

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