1
plural Swiss
a
: a native or inhabitant of Switzerland
b
: one that is of Swiss descent
2
often not capitalized
: any of various fine sheer fabrics of cotton originally made in Switzerland
especially
: dotted swiss
3
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Switzerland or the Swiss
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 9 July 2024
Meanwhile, the Swiss are known for a rich tradition of cheese-making.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
Something for everyone Near the valley of the Rhone River in the Swiss Alps, the Barmaz necropolis is located in an area that was once covered in deciduous forests that villages and farmland replaced.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 6 July 2024
The Swiss went ahead in the 75th minute when forward Breel Embolo wrestled his way in front of defender Kyle Walker to stab a cross into the back of the net.
—Glynn A. Hill, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
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Noun
French cyclist Julien Bernard was recently fined about $223 (200 Swiss Francs) for stopping in the middle of a stage to greet his wife and child as the race rode through his hometown.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 9 July 2024
Meanwhile, the Swiss are known for a rich tradition of cheese-making.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024
Something for everyone Near the valley of the Rhone River in the Swiss Alps, the Barmaz necropolis is located in an area that was once covered in deciduous forests that villages and farmland replaced.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 6 July 2024
The Swiss went ahead in the 75th minute when forward Breel Embolo wrestled his way in front of defender Kyle Walker to stab a cross into the back of the net.
—Glynn A. Hill, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
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“Swiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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