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
1
Relating to Siam (historical Thailand) or the Thai people.
"The museum displayed several Siamese artifacts."
2
Describing a Y-shaped connection joining two hoses or pipes into one.
"Firefighters connected their hose to the siamese fitting on the hydrant."
noun
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishRelating to old Thailand, or the popular blue-eyed cat breed of that name.
Common pairings
Siamese cat
Siamese twins
siamese connection
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Word forms
- Plural
- Siameses
- Comparative
- more Siamese
- Superlative
- most Siamese
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Etymology
From "Siam" plus the suffix "-ese."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for Siamese
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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.
