Switzer

[swit-ser]

noun

1. Swiss.

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

Runners Kathrine Switzer and Sophie Power had never met, but the pair share a unique bond.

From BBC

In 1967 Kathrine Switzer made global headlines at the world's oldest marathon in Boston, USA.

From BBC

Having registered to run under the name K. V. Switzer, the event director then attacked her, having discovered a woman was taking part in his race.

From BBC

Dallas won three Super Bowls in four years between 1992 and 1995, with Jones even parting ways with Johnson and bringing in a new head coach in Barry Switzer for their third Lombardi Trophy of that spell.

From BBC

Carroll joins Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer as the only coaches to win both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times