Word
swiss
Phoneticsswiss
/ˈswɪs/
Definitions
01from Switzerland
adj. coming from or related to Switzerland.
adj. relating to Switzerland or its inhabitants.
“The Swiss mountains are famous for their beautiful hiking trails.”
“The Swiss government maintains a long-standing policy of neutrality in international conflicts.”
Usage
Always capitalized as it is a proper adjective.
02a person
n. a person from Switzerland.
n. a native or inhabitant of Switzerland, or a person of Swiss descent.
“He is a Swiss who moved to London to study art.”
“The Swiss are known for their multilingualism, often speaking German, French, and Italian.”
Usage
The plural can be 'the Swiss' (collective) or 'Swiss people'.
03cheese
n. a type of pale yellow cheese with many holes.
n. a firm, pale yellow cheese characterized by large holes, originally made in Switzerland.
“I would like a ham and Swiss sandwich for lunch, please.”
“The chef recommended a slice of aged Swiss to complement the tartness of the green apples.”
American English
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun in American English to refer to the specific style of cheese.
Synonyms
Etymology
Adopted from Middle French Suisse in circa 1515, alongside the form Switzer directly loaned from German.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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