Swiss cheese

noun

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

Examples of Swiss cheese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But this roast beef sandwich, an Italian-leaning take on French dip that substitutes mozzarella for the usual Swiss cheese, is a mainstay and reason enough to brave traffic on the Verrazano. New York Times, 18 June 2024 And her husband Justin wore sweats Chunky, with signature Swiss cheese holes and often in jarringly bright colors; since their debut in 2004, Crocs have divided opinion — and often been derided by fashion insiders and experts. Christy Choi, CNN, 18 June 2024 Then lay six slices of dill pickle over the meat, followed by 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024 Hot ham and melted Swiss cheese drizzled with raspberry jam — between two Kwik Trip Glazer donuts. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for Swiss cheese 

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Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Jul. 2024.

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