1
: the North Germanic language spoken in Sweden and a part of Finland
2
plural in construction
: the people of Sweden
Swedish
adjective
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Craft your heart out at the free Craft Fair and Textile Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum.
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Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 11 July 2024
Throughout, owner/brewer Brent Hernandez has wisely brought in all manner of eats from German to Swedish to Sri Lankan, hosting trucks and pop-ups, simultaneously cultivating the Orlando food scene while ensuring his customers stayed for another round.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
The Winner The Setai Miami Beach An immersive oasis for discerning travelers, this property features impeccable decor, such as handmade Swedish Duxiana beds paired with Frette linens.
—Danielle Pointdujour, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
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Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 11 July 2024
Throughout, owner/brewer Brent Hernandez has wisely brought in all manner of eats from German to Swedish to Sri Lankan, hosting trucks and pop-ups, simultaneously cultivating the Orlando food scene while ensuring his customers stayed for another round.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
The Winner The Setai Miami Beach An immersive oasis for discerning travelers, this property features impeccable decor, such as handmade Swedish Duxiana beds paired with Frette linens.
—Danielle Pointdujour, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Check out these baby name lists for even more options:
Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names
50 Mythological Baby Names
50 Swedish Baby Names
Was this page helpful?
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 8 July 2024
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“Swedish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swedish. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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Swedish
noun
Swed·ish
ˈswēd-ish 
1
: the Germanic language spoken in Sweden
2
Swedish plural
: the people of Sweden
Swedish
adjective
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