Siamese

1 of 2

adjective

Si·​a·​mese ˌsī-ə-ˈmēz  -ˈmēs 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Thailand, the Thais, or their language

2

: exhibiting great resemblance : very like

3

siamese : connecting two or more pipes or hoses so as to permit discharge in a single stream

Siamese

2 of 2

noun

plural Siamese

1

: thai sense 2

2

: thai sense 3

3

: siamese cat

Examples of Siamese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

On the refreshing side, Siamese Dream delicately perks up mezcal, lime, and seltzer with basil and chili oil. — Virginia Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026

Floridian Holly Hennessy travels with her internet-popular Siamese cat, Captain. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Mar. 2026

Noun

Siamese Twins Museum Across the street from the Andy Griffith Museum sits the Siamese Twins Museum, which is definitely worth your time. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Perhaps this is why the Pumpkins didn’t immediately tap into the zeitgeist until Siamese Dream. — David Harris, SPIN, 2 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Siam (Thailand); in senses 2 & 3, from Siamese twin

First Known Use

Adjective

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Siamese

• Siamese cat
• Siamese fighting fish
• Siamese twin

Rhymes for Siamese

• agrees
• appease
• bougies
• burmese
• chemise
• chickpeas
• chinese
• cowpeas
• curies
• decrees
• degrees
• disease

Kids Definition

Siamese

1 of 2 adjective

Si·​a·​mese ˌsī-ə-ˈmēz  -ˈmēs 

: of or relating to Thailand, the Thais, or their language

Siamese

2 of 2 noun

plural Siamese

1

: thai sense 1

2

: thai sense 2