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

The directive could impact a wide swatch of migrants, from those who came to the U.S. following the exit from Afghanistan to those who first raised asylum claims at the border. —Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 25 Mar. 2025

According to the brand, the reality star was involved in the design process, reviewing color swatches and testing fabrications. —Renan Botelho, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025

Hundreds of videos online can’t be lying: when beauty enthusiasts stress test the performance of this setting spray, product swatches and even lipstick won’t budge after a generous spritz. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025

In fact, the goal is for Herro not to have to deal with a swatch of arms between himself and the basket. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 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