Swiss cheese

noun

: a hard cheese characterized by elastic texture, mild nutlike flavor, and large holes that form during ripening

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The Brisket Pastrami Sandwich features layers of Dijon, house pickles, Swiss cheese and bacon-onion jam on Texas toast, served with a side of rich brisket jus. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025 Blue Parkway Sun Fresh Deli 4209 Blue Parkway 10 critical violations on a July 12 routine inspection Swiss cheese in the deli display had expired for almost a month at the grocery store on Kansas City’s east side. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2025 The Minnesota defense looked like Swiss cheese in Mike Zimmer’s final season and was particularly vulnerable against the run. Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Any leftovers are used to make French dip sandwiches topped with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions and portobello mushrooms. Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Swiss cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Swiss cheese was in 1783

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“Swiss cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20cheese. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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