swatch

noun

ˈswäch 

1

a

: a sample piece (as of fabric) or a collection of samples

b

: a characteristic specimen

2

: patch

3

: a small collection

4

: swath sense 2

Examples of swatch in a Sentence

She looked at fabric swatches to select material for the drapes.

Recent Examples on the Web

There are experts on hand from Aston Martin’s bespoke Q division, along with countless paint and trim swatches. —Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025

With artifacts such as fabric swatches, reference books and magazine clippings, the exhibition paints a colorful picture of how Sergio and Pier Luigi Loro Piana transformed the high-quality wool supplier into a prestigious luxury maison. —Denni Hu, WWD, 19 Mar. 2025

Getting the swatches off my wrist took a serious amount of scrubbing with my makeup-remover cloth. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025

Upon entry to the brand’s website, visitors are offered a free professional measurement, swatches, and even a consultation. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for swatch

• boche
• botch
• brough
• crotch
• gotch
• notch
• rotch
• scotch
• watch
• butterscotch
• hopscotch
• stopwatch

Kids Definition

swatch

noun

ˈswäch 

1

: a sample piece (as of fabric) or a collection of samples

2

: patch entry 1 sense 3

swatches of hair