Swiss

American  

[swis] / swɪs /

adjective

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

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Switzerland.

2. (sometimes lowercase) Swiss muslin.

3. Swiss cheese.

Swiss British  

/ swɪs /

adjective

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

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noun

1. a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Switzerland

Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of Swiss

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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Swiss

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 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

But it struggled after Swiss watch and jewelry conglomerate Richemont bought a majority stake in 2010.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

From this, it came about that the French were not strong enough to match the Swiss, and without the Swiss they did not test their chances.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli