Swiss cheese
noun
: a hard cheese characterized by elastic texture, mild nutlike flavor, and large holes that form during ripening
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Gruyère is an aged Swiss cheese with a mild, nutty flavor.
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Brandi Jones, Health, 2 Feb. 2026
Starters include Classic Deviled Eggs or Fried Pickles with buttermilk dressing, followed by entrée choices like the Shed Burger—topped with American and Swiss cheese, onion jam, lettuce, tomato and Shed Sauce—or a Chicken Sandwich with habanero honey and pickles.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Botanical name: Monstera adansonii Light: Bright, indirect light, but will tolerate low light
Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
With lots of holes, just like Swiss cheese, this plant adds plenty of personality to any room.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2026
The Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper combines a 4.4-oz. beef patty with onion rings, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese and peppercorn aioli.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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Brandi Jones, Health, 2 Feb. 2026
Starters include Classic Deviled Eggs or Fried Pickles with buttermilk dressing, followed by entrée choices like the Shed Burger—topped with American and Swiss cheese, onion jam, lettuce, tomato and Shed Sauce—or a Chicken Sandwich with habanero honey and pickles.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Botanical name: Monstera adansonii Light: Bright, indirect light, but will tolerate low light
Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
With lots of holes, just like Swiss cheese, this plant adds plenty of personality to any room.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2026
The Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper combines a 4.4-oz. beef patty with onion rings, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese and peppercorn aioli.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Swiss cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20cheese. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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