swiss Synonyms
Another word for swiss
• noun (Context 1)
A native or inhabitant of Switzerland, or a person of Swiss descent (frequently used as a plural collective noun).
"The helvetian are widely known for their multilingualism and long-standing policy of international neutrality."
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to Switzerland, its people, its languages, or its culture.
"The delegation admired the precision of the traditional helvetian timepieces displayed in the museum."
• noun (Context 3)
A pale yellow, medium-hard cow's milk cheese characterized by a mild, nutty flavor and distinctive holes or eyes, originally made in Switzerland or modeled after Emmental cheese.
"She ordered a toasted rye sandwich layered with sliced turkey and melted swiss cheese."
• noun (Context 4)
A sheer, crisp, lightweight cotton fabric, often woven with small raised dots or figures (such as dotted swiss) and used for curtains and summer garments.
"The vintage summer dress was sewed from white dotted dotted swiss that allowed the breeze to pass through."