Swiss

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noun

ˈswis 

1

plural Swiss

a

: a native or inhabitant of Switzerland

b

: one that is of Swiss descent

2

often not capitalized : any of various fine sheer fabrics of cotton originally made in Switzerland

especially : dotted swiss

3

: swiss cheese

Swiss

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adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Switzerland or the Swiss

Examples of Swiss in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Luxury watches have been particularly hard hit, with Swiss exports in the month of September contracting sharply, slumping 12.4 percent in value and 20.8 percent in volume, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024

It was bought for $4.8m, exceeding its high estimate of 2.2m Swiss Francs. —Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024

The Whopper Melts, on the other hand, return to the Burger King in three different flavors, including Shroom n’ Swiss, Bacon Melt and Classic Melt. —Amaris Encinas, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024

This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French Suisse, from Middle High German Swīzer, from Swīz Switzerland

First Known Use

Noun

1515, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Swiss

• Brown Swiss
• Swiss Army
• Swiss chard
• Swiss cheese
• Swiss cheese plant
• Swiss cheese vine
• Swiss roll
• Swiss steak
• the Swiss

Kids Definition

Swiss

noun

ˈswis

1

plural Swiss

a

: a person born or living in Switzerland

b

: a person of Swiss ancestry

2

: a pale yellow firm cheese with many large holes

Swiss adjective