Swiss cheese

noun

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

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Roll-ups made with two slices each of turkey and Swiss cheese pack over 20 grams of hunger-satisfying protein.67 Turkey and cheese also contain L-tryptophan, an amino acid that may help improve sleep quality.8 11. Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Prepare to make the cheese sauce by grating and combing the cheddar and Swiss cheeses. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 The Whopper patty is topped Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, and onions. Antonia Debianchi, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Banana peppers, jalapeños and Swiss cheese come together in a slaw that deserves to be made again and again. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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