Swiss

American

[swis] / swɪs /

adjective

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

noun

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

Swiss British

/ swɪs /

adjective

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

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noun

a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Switzerland

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Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of Swiss

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

Example Sentences

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Qatar is still looking for its first goal, with its only score coming on a Swiss own goal in the group-stage opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Wagner: I have a very close Swiss friend who was equipped for this.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

The Iranian lead negotiators left the talks in the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock on Monday, Iranian media said, with technical discussions between the parties due to continue.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Some of the communications said the talks would take place in Geneva, another Swiss city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

There was Beatrice in an elegant skirt of Swiss cotton, a handkerchief folded and gathered at the waist, though she has no waist.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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