Swiss cheese
noun
: a hard cheese characterized by elastic texture, mild nutlike flavor, and large holes that form during ripening
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Think Swiss cheese, Parmesan, brie, gouda and more.
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Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The winning combo: Although often made with Swiss cheese, our Ham Delights are loaded with Gouda, which has a richer, nutty flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Americans may think of Swiss cheese as full of holes, but unlike Emmentaler, another AOP cheese, Gruyère is essentially solid.
—Betsy Andrews, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Top each chicken piece with 2 slices of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The winning combo: Although often made with Swiss cheese, our Ham Delights are loaded with Gouda, which has a richer, nutty flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Americans may think of Swiss cheese as full of holes, but unlike Emmentaler, another AOP cheese, Gruyère is essentially solid.
—Betsy Andrews, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Top each chicken piece with 2 slices of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Swiss cheese
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“Swiss cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20cheese. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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