noun
- plural of guernsey: a type of close-fitting knitted sweater or pullover, originally worn by fishermen
- plural of guernsey: sleeveless shirts worn by Australian football players
Usage: British
Usage: Australian sports
Examples
- The fishermen wore thick guernseys to protect against the cold sea wind.
- She knitted several guernseys for her sons during the winter months.
- The team’s new guernseys featured bold stripes across the chest.
- Traditional guernseys were made from tightly spun wool to repel water.
- The players pulled on their guernseys before taking the field.
- His grandmother’s hand-knitted guernseys were passed down through generations.