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: any of various fine sheer fabrics of cotton originally made in Switzerland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
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Switzerland or the Swiss
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John Laghezza, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Novartis’ move was followed last week by Swiss pharma firm Roche which pledged to invest $50 billion in the U.S. over the next five years and create more than 12,000 jobs.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
The Treno Gottardo route is on the Swiss Travel Pass and GA travelcard.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Most recently, he was named Chivas Regal’s new global brand ambassador, which added to long-time ambassadorships with the likes of Puma, jeweler APM Monaco and Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille, a brand that has supported him since his early days as a kart driver.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Detroit’s now turning to the resident Swiss Army knife who is not only playing every day, but batting in the top third of a decent order.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Novartis’ move was followed last week by Swiss pharma firm Roche which pledged to invest $50 billion in the U.S. over the next five years and create more than 12,000 jobs.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
The Treno Gottardo route is on the Swiss Travel Pass and GA travelcard.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Most recently, he was named Chivas Regal’s new global brand ambassador, which added to long-time ambassadorships with the likes of Puma, jeweler APM Monaco and Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille, a brand that has supported him since his early days as a kart driver.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Swiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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