Guernsey

noun

Guern·​sey ˈgərn-zē 

plural Guernseys

: any of a breed of usually reddish-brown and white dairy cattle that are larger than the Jersey and produce rich yellowish milk

Illustration of Guernsey

Examples of Guernsey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ahead of the sale at Guernsey’s on May 21, Battle to Survive a Broken Heart will be on public display at Brookfield Place, a shopping center in Manhattan. —Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025

Just nine days later, the British retook the Enterprize near Guernsey and arranged for the contents of the ship to be held at the Admiralty Court. —Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025

Lizzie also reconnects with Ricky (Grayson Maxwell Guernsey), who stops by town in between boot camp and shipping out. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024

Looking for a unique Wisconsin gift this holiday season? Check out the new Butter Barn at Royal Guernsey Creamery just over an hour northwest of Milwaukee. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Guernsey, Channel Islands

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Guernsey

noun

Guern·​sey ˈgərn-zē 

plural Guernseys

: any of a breed of usually reddish brown and white dairy cattle that are larger than Jerseys and produce rich yellowish milk

Geographical Definition

Guernsey

geographical name

Guern·​sey ˈgərn-zē 

island, one of the Channel Islands in the English Channel; capital Saint Peter Port area 24 square miles (62 square kilometers), population 55,421

Note: The guernsey breed of cattle developed here.