Siamese

1 of 2

adjective

Si·​a·​mese ˌsī-ə-ˈmēz How to pronounce Siamese (audio) -ˈmēs How to pronounce Siamese (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Thailand, the Thais, or their language
2
: exhibiting great resemblance : very like
3
not capitalized : connecting two or more pipes or hoses so as to permit discharge in a single stream

Siamese

2 of 2

noun

plural Siamese

Examples of Siamese in a Sentence

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Adjective
Each of those originals have offensive depictions of non-white characters (like the Siamese cats in Lady and the crows in Dumbo), and each of their 2019 remakes rightfully remove those depictions. Josh Spiegel, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2025 The two protagonists are such a close team that their editor refers to them as Siamese twins. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025 On the other hand, Siamese cats, are among the most active breeds, sleeping only 12 to 14 hours a day. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 From the dreamy haze of Siamese Dream to the sprawling ambition of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness—a No. 1 Billboard 200 smash—his work plays like a fever-dream diary, each album a restless search for meaning in a world that refuses to stay still. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025 Richardson said breeds such as Siamese and other Oriental breeds are more predisposed to it. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 Learn more about Siamese history at the ruins of Sukhothai Historical Park, which holds 21 historical sites, including temples and old city ruins from several stages of Thailand’s history. Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Feb. 2025 Or the person who refuses to let up on the problematic depiction of the Siamese cats in Lady and the Tramp. B.a. Parker, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025 By 1431, the weakened city was overcome by invaders from the Siamese kingdom. Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
Cat breeds like Bengals, Maine Coons and Siamese are more likely to figure out how to open a door, the article reported. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025 Any breed can be affected, although, according to Preventive Vet, symptoms seem to appear more severe in breeds like Siamese, Abyssinians, Persians, Himalayans, and Burmese. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025 Patrick is a domestic short hair with Siamese like features and Dusty sports a long tabby and grey coat. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025 Albums like Siamese Dream and In Utero would be in routine rotation on my playlists. Ron Hart, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025 The most vocal breeds include Siamese, Oriental, Balinese, Bengal, American bobtail, Siberian, Turkish Van, Ocicat, Peterbald, and Turkish Angora. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Another cat, a Siamese named Tasha, reclines on a throw pillow next to Wells. Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024 All that was left was to check to see if the Siamese was lactating, which would mean there were kittens nearby, which would mean more cats to trap. Molly Osberg, Curbed, 10 July 2024 According to the research findings, some of the top cat breeds that fetch are Abyssinians, Bengals, Siamese and Siberians. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Siam (Thailand); in senses 2 & 3, from Siamese twin

First Known Use

Adjective

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Siamese was in 1693

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“Siamese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Siamese. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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Siamese

1 of 2 adjective
Si·​a·​mese ˌsī-ə-ˈmēz How to pronounce Siamese (audio) -ˈmēs How to pronounce Siamese (audio)
: of or relating to Thailand, the Thais, or their language

Siamese

2 of 2 noun
plural Siamese

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