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 Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper combines a 4.4-oz. beef patty with onion rings, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese and peppercorn aioli.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
What cheese works best? Gruyère melts smoothly and adds rich, classic cordon bleu flavor, but Swiss cheese is a reliable, budget-friendly option.
—John Becker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Monstera is sometimes called Swiss cheese plant, the same name used for its smaller cousin, Monstera adansonii, which also makes a fast-growing indoor plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Carli recommended choosing low-fat options, such as cottage or Swiss cheese, or simply eating this snack in moderation.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
What cheese works best? Gruyère melts smoothly and adds rich, classic cordon bleu flavor, but Swiss cheese is a reliable, budget-friendly option.
—John Becker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Monstera is sometimes called Swiss cheese plant, the same name used for its smaller cousin, Monstera adansonii, which also makes a fast-growing indoor plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Carli recommended choosing low-fat options, such as cottage or Swiss cheese, or simply eating this snack in moderation.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Swiss cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20cheese. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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