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: any of various fine sheer fabrics of cotton originally made in Switzerland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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Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
The Swiss federal prosecutor has appealed against that decision, leading to a new hearing at the Extraordinary Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Criminal Court in Muttenz, near Basel.
—Reuters, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Like retinol, vitamin C is a multi-tasking powerhouse, a Swiss Army knife of skin care.
—Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Following closely is the renowned Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, a region famed for its glaciers and mountain views.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
These include leafy greens like Swiss chard, kale, and spinach.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
The Swiss federal prosecutor has appealed against that decision, leading to a new hearing at the Extraordinary Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Criminal Court in Muttenz, near Basel.
—Reuters, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Like retinol, vitamin C is a multi-tasking powerhouse, a Swiss Army knife of skin care.
—Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025
Following closely is the renowned Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, a region famed for its glaciers and mountain views.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Swiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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