Swiss
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Swiss
1505–15; < Middle French suisse < Middle High German Swīz
Example Sentences
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There’s a Swiss company, for example, that sells “virtual medbeds”—$2,500 for nothing but the vague promise of DNA reprogramming.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Swiss pharmaceutical company said Tuesday that the study results for the drug, enicepatide, reinforce its ambitions to rapidly develop its portfolio of medicines for people with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Swiss logistics company said that the long-term partnership builds on an existing relationship and is designed to support future business opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
While still improving her British record this summer, Hodgkinson finished second to breakout Swiss star Audrey Werro at both the European Championships and inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
She knew she probably shouldn’t eat without her family, but she was powerless in front of a toasted ham and Swiss.
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
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