Swede

[sweed]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Sweden.

2. (lowercase),  a rutabaga.

swede

¹

/ swiːd /

noun

1. a Eurasian plant, Brassica napus (or B. napobrassica ), cultivated for its bulbous edible root, which is used as a vegetable and as cattle fodder: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)

2. the root of this plant

3. a slang word for head

Swede

²

/ swiːd /

noun

1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Sweden

Word History and Origins

Origin of Swede¹

1580–90; < Middle Dutch or Middle Low German; cognate with German Schwede; compare Old English Swēon (plural), Old Norse Svēar, Svīar, Medieval Latin Suiōnes

Word History and Origins

Origin of Swede¹

C19: so called after being introduced into Scotland from Sweden in the 18th century

Example Sentences

"I'm so happy for her because she has been working very good since she's been with the team and deserved to get minutes," said the Swede.

From BBC

Nicknamed the “Ice Borg,” the blond Swede became a global superstar, winning 11 Grand Slam titles — five consecutive Wimbledons and six French Opens — and grew to hate every minute of it.

From Los Angeles Times

The Swede is in remission,, external having had an operation in 2024, but described the diagnosis as "difficult psychologically".

From BBC

The Swede will be on the plane to New York alongside the current European stars but he proved he can still beat the best of them with this fine performance across four days at Wentworth.

From BBC

The Alexander Isak saga cast a shadow over the club after the Swede went on strike before completing his move to Liverpool.

From BBC