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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Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 1 Aug. 2025
The 13-inch cutting swatch takes down weeds faster.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
John intercepts Riri’s escape and spots the Hood swatch in her hand.
—Stacia Brown, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Order a swatch ahead of time to ensure the color suits your tastes.
—Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
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“Swatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swatch. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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swatch
noun1
: a sample piece (as of fabric) or a collection of samples
2
: patch entry 1 sense 3
swatches of hair
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