Switzer

[ swit-ser ]

noun

1. Swiss ( def 2 ).

Switzer

/ ˈswɪtsə /

noun

1. a less common word for Swiss
2. a member of the Swiss Guard

Word History and Origins

Origin of Switzer¹

1540–50; ≪ Middle High German, equivalent to Swītz Switzerland + -er -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Switzer¹

C16: from Middle High German, from Swīz Switzerland

Example Sentences

The only three to win a national championship and Super Bowl are Jimmy Johnson, Barry Switzer and former Trojans coach Pete Carroll.

From Los Angeles Times

In another historic nod, Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, was on hand to get things started by delivering the “coup de baton,” a French cultural tradition that involved tapping a wooden baton on the floor to indicate a show is about to start.

From Los Angeles Times

“She deserves it,” said Gregory Switzer, a conservative activist from Texas.

From BBC

Oklahoma replaced Barry Switzer with defensive coordinator Gary Gibbs in 1989.

From Seattle Times

She loves the idea that she gets to run the same rolling course that has been conquered by greats like Kathrine Switzer, Meb Keflezighi and Des Linden.

From New York Times