swatch

noun

1
a
: a sample piece (as of fabric) or a collection of samples
b
: a characteristic specimen
2
: patch
3
: a small collection
4

Examples of swatch in a Sentence

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

Etymology

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First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of swatch was in 1647

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“Swatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swatch. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

swatch

noun
1
: a sample piece (as of fabric) or a collection of samples
2
: patch entry 1 sense 3
swatches of hair

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