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Swiss cheese
noun
: a hard cheese characterized by elastic texture, mild nutlike flavor, and large holes that form during ripening
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Roll-ups made with two slices each of turkey and Swiss cheese pack over 20 grams of hunger-satisfying protein.67 Turkey and cheese also contain L-tryptophan, an amino acid that may help improve sleep quality.8
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—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Prepare to make the cheese sauce by grating and combing the cheddar and Swiss cheeses.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
The Whopper patty is topped Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles, and onions.
—Antonia Debianchi, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Banana peppers, jalapeños and Swiss cheese come together in a slaw that deserves to be made again and again.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1783, in the meaning defined above
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“Swiss cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20cheese. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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