Swiss cheese

noun

: a hard cheese characterized by elastic texture, mild nutlike flavor, and large holes that form during ripening

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Monstera is sometimes called Swiss cheese plant, the same name used for its smaller cousin, Monstera adansonii, which also makes a fast-growing indoor plant. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024 Inside this gift is Jewish Rye, sliced Corned Beef, sliced Emmentaler Swiss cheese, Zingerman’s potato chips, Coleslaw, Sauerkraut, Russian dressing, crunchy Deli Dill Pickles, nut-free Black Magic Brownie Bites. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Per Burger King’s official press release, the three melt options include: Burger King Is Offering Free Royal Crispy Wraps — How to Snag the Deal The Shroom n’ Swiss includes a pair of Whopper Jr. patties, Swiss cheese, roasted mushrooms and Royal Sauce. Gil MacIas, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024 My go-to every time is the bulgogi omelette with Swiss cheese, rice kimchi, and home fries. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Swiss cheese 

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Swiss cheese was in 1783

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“Swiss cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20cheese. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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