Swiss

[ swis ]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, associated with, or characteristic of Switzerland or its inhabitants.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Switzerland.
2. (sometimes lowercase) Swiss muslin.
3. Swiss cheese.

Swiss

/ swɪs /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Switzerland, its inhabitants, or their dialects of German, French, and Italian

noun

1. a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Switzerland

Other Words From

• an·ti-Swiss adjective
• non-Swiss adjective noun plural nonSwiss
• pro-Swiss adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Swiss¹

1505–15; < Middle French suisse < Middle High German Swīz

Example Sentences

Federer added that Nadal made him "reimagine" his game, to the extent that the Swiss changed the size of his racquet head.

From BBC

The theme of Christmas gone wrong was highly relatable to Swiss director Simon Otto, who has previously worked as an animator on How to Train Your Dragon and Enchanted.

From BBC

Nadal, with his blistering left-handed forehand and fiery celebratory roars, ended his Swiss opponent's five-year winning streak at Wimbledon in the 2008 final - regarded by many as the greatest match of all time.

From BBC

A father and son drive off to a cabin deep in the Swiss woods.

From New York Times

Instead, she plans to use the assisted dying service offered by the Swiss firm Dignitas.

From BBC