adj

Siamese

seye-uh-MEEZ

Siamese (adj) means relating to Siam (historical Thailand) or the Thai people. Example: “The museum displayed several Siamese artifacts.”

adj

Relating to Siam (historical Thailand) or the Thai people.

"The museum displayed several Siamese artifacts."

Describing a Y-shaped connection joining two hoses or pipes into one.

"Firefighters connected their hose to the siamese fitting on the hydrant."

noun

A breed of cat known for its pale coat, dark face markings, and blue eyes.

"Their Siamese cat has striking blue eyes."

How to use Siamese

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to old Thailand, or the popular blue-eyed cat breed of that name.

Common pairings

Siamese cat Siamese twins siamese connection

Word forms

more Siamese comparative, Siameses plural, Siamese plural, most Siamese superlative

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Etymology

From "Siam" plus the suffix "-ese."

Rhymes for Siamese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Siamese” mean?

The word “Siamese” means relating to Siam (historical Thailand) or the Thai people. In plain terms, relating to old Thailand, or the popular blue-eyed cat breed of that name.

How do you pronounce “Siamese”?

“Siamese” is pronounced seye-uh-MEEZ (/saɪ.əˈmiːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Siamese” in a sentence?

Here is “Siamese” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed several Siamese artifacts.”

What part of speech is “Siamese”?

Depending on how it is used, “Siamese” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “Siamese” have?

“Siamese” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Siam (historical Thailand) or the Thai people.