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often not capitalized : any of various fine sheer fabrics of cotton originally made in Switzerland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

By luck or fate, the novel—which was published 100 years ago, in November 1924—seemed to tell a story a little like mine, set not in the West African rainforest but in the Swiss Alps. —George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024

The adventure film stays true to the spirit of the original book and its characters, according to Studio 100 Film, while telling a completely new story of the girl from the Swiss Alps. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024

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The Israeli official said a messaged was passed from Washington to Tehran through the Swiss. —Barak Ravid, Axios, 2 Nov. 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