Swiss

[swis]

adjective

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

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Switzerland.

2. (sometimes lowercase),  Swiss muslin.

3. Swiss cheese.

Swiss

/ swɪs /

adjective

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

noun

1. a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Switzerland

Other Word Forms

• anti-Swiss adjective
• non-Swiss adjective non-Swiss
• pro-Swiss adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Swiss¹

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

Example Sentences

An investigation published in 2024 by Swiss advocacy group Public Eye found that workers in some suppliers at one point worked for 75 hours a week, despite Shein promising to improve conditions.

From BBC

The Swiss cheese stretched like taffy when you pulled a slider apart.

From Salon

Opinion polls had suggested up to 60% backed digital IDs, which also had the approval of the Swiss government, and both houses of parliament.

From BBC

The plan has already been approved by both houses of parliament, and the Swiss government recommends a yes vote.

From BBC

Companies based at a number of overseas locations, including in a Swiss town with a population of 4,000, are behind it.

From BBC