Guernsey
Americannoun
plural
Guernseys-
Isle of, one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel. With adjacent islands, about 24½ sq. mi. (63 sq. km).
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one of a breed of dairy cattle, raised originally on the Isle of Guernsey, producing rich, golden-tinted milk.
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(lowercase) a close-fitting knitted woolen shirt worn by sailors and soccer or Rugby players.
noun
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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)
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a breed of dairy cattle producing rich creamy milk, originating from the island of Guernsey
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(sometimes not capital) a seaman's knitted woollen sweater
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(not capital) a sleeveless woollen shirt or jumper worn by a football player
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to be selected or gain recognition for something
Etymology
Origin of Guernsey
1825–35, Guernsey for def. 2
Example Sentences
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A mum-of-two has said the choice of food in Guernsey to meet her family's gluten-free dietary needs is "limited" and the prices "extortionate".
From BBC
In last year's report, which was based on data from 2024, CAG sent reports to relevant States of Guernsey committees on discrimination, harassment and being treated differently, homelessness, and private rental deposits.
From BBC
Dani Barnett in Guernsey said she felt like she "didn't have anyone to talk to", at a time when she "didn't know what was going on in her own body".
From BBC
And after she came back to California and got married, she and her husband, the Rindge ranch foreman, started up a Guernsey milk business that became one of the biggest dairy operations in the world.
From Los Angeles Times
Food banks in Guernsey say they are seeing more dual income households using their services.
From BBC
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