Switzer
Americannoun
noun
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a less common word for Swiss
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a member of the Swiss Guard
Etymology
Origin of Switzer
1540–50; ≪ Middle High German, equivalent to Swītz Switzerland + -er -er 1
Example Sentences
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Hikers into the area often start at the Switzer picnic site in Altadena, which has a trailhead to the Bear Canyon hike-in campground five miles away, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
KBW’s Switzer said that Wall Street may view SoFi’s quarter as a “lower-quality beat” since it was “almost entirely” driven by growth on the balance sheet, in his view.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Canada is dependent upon the U.S. economy. That’s just a fact, right? That’s not hubris,” Switzer said at an event in Texas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Switzer also said the administration’s larger goal is to have the U.S. produce just as much as we consume, across every product category.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
Between songs Mr. Switzer competed with the DJ for attention, calling out noise level readings and the probability of sustaining permanent hearing loss from the evening’s festivities.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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