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: any of various fine sheer fabrics of cotton originally made in Switzerland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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Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
And while Christensen’s Swiss Army Knife abilities are useful in terms of depth and position flexibility, Canales and his staff view him as a backup.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
There are even mini snowmobiles for kids ages 4 to 13.
Lucerne, Switzerland
As temperatures fall below freezing, the cities and towns in the Swiss Alps — like Lucerne — beckon to winter sports enthusiasts, as well as those who want an extra large helping of alpine charm.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
The Brand Behind the Cheese The product in question is Swiss Deli Sliced Cheese from Good & Gather, Target's in-house brand known for affordable, high-quality grocery items.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Davos, aka the annual World Economic Forum confab in the Swiss Alps, brings together the world’s leading figures in business, tech, investing and economics.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
And while Christensen’s Swiss Army Knife abilities are useful in terms of depth and position flexibility, Canales and his staff view him as a backup.
—Joseph Person, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
There are even mini snowmobiles for kids ages 4 to 13.
Lucerne, Switzerland
As temperatures fall below freezing, the cities and towns in the Swiss Alps — like Lucerne — beckon to winter sports enthusiasts, as well as those who want an extra large helping of alpine charm.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
The Brand Behind the Cheese The product in question is Swiss Deli Sliced Cheese from Good & Gather, Target's in-house brand known for affordable, high-quality grocery items.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Swiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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