Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

Swiss

Syllabification: (Swiss)
Pronunciation: /swis/
Translate Swiss | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish
Definition of Swiss

adjective

  • of or relating to Switzerland or its people.
  • (as plural noun the Swiss) the people of Switzerland.

noun (plural same)

  • a native or inhabitant of Switzerland, or a person of Swiss descent.

Origin:

early 16th century: from French Suisse, from Middle High German Swīz 'Switzerland'

Swiss in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Swiss in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

  |  Cite
Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

GET PRO ►

Shop for an Oxford dictionary
Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kər /
noun
an aggressive dog or one that is in poor condition …