Swiss cheese

noun

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

Examples of Swiss cheese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Why Gruyère Is Best For Macaroni Gruyère is a Swiss cheese known for its creamy, nutty, and earthy flavor. — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 3 June 2026

These new ready-to-heat-and-eat savory pastries are made from croissant dough and filled with uncured ham and Swiss cheese. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026

Ham and pineapple is a classic pairing—and so is ham and Swiss cheese. — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026

New items include a smash burger with bacon, cheese and thousand island dressing on a pretzel bun, a three cheese sandwich and roasted tomato soup, a turkey, bacon and Swiss cheese sandwich and a cob salad with habanero pork belly. — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Swiss cheese

• agrees
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