Siamese

1 of 2

adjective

Si·​a·​mese ˌsī-ə-ˈmēz How to pronounce Siamese (audio) -ˈmēs How to pronounce Siamese (audio)
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

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Adjective
Situated on 32 acres of verdant, landscaped gardens and working rice paddies, the 98 pavilions, villas, and private residences each reflect the region’s aesthetic with elements like polished teakwood, Siamese art, and expansive outdoor verandas that evoke a strong sense of place. — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 When the oboist, a native of Mt. Gretna, Penn., makes the move to Houston, she’ll be accompanied by her husband of six years, Fred Tuomi, Gabby, her Siamese cat, and dog, Jophiel. — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Noun
The short clip captures the moment the canopy becomes the center of attention for her two felines, an orange cat and a Siamese. — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 Perhaps this is why the Pumpkins didn’t immediately tap into the zeitgeist until Siamese Dream. — David Harris, SPIN, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Siamese

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of Siamese was in 1693

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Siamese cat
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Siamese

1 of 2 adjective
Si·​a·​mese ˌsī-ə-ˈmēz How to pronounce Siamese (audio) -ˈmēs How to pronounce Siamese (audio)
: 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

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