26984 words

swiss

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
belonging to or relating to Switzerland or its people:

Examples:

The meeting took place at a Swiss spa resort.
Meyer Guggenheim was a Swiss Jew who emigrated to the US and made a fortune in mining and smelting.
2
a person from Switzerland:

Examples:

You can only buy a chalet here if you are a Swiss.
3
the people of Switzerland:

Examples:

The Swiss look back on this period with pride.
4
short for Swiss cheese: hard cheese with a mild (= not strong) flavour and large holes in it:

Examples:

I use sharp cheddar instead of swiss.

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