swapped; swapping
1
a
: to give in trade : barter
b
2
: to take turns in telling
swap stories
: to make an exchange
swapper
noun
: an act, instance, or process of exchanging one thing for another
Examples of swap in a Sentence
Verb
He swapped his cupcake for a candy bar.
I swapped seats with my sister so she could see the stage better.
I liked her blue notebook and she liked my red one, so we swapped.
Noun
They made the swap in secret.
we made a swap: I'll do the dishes tonight and she'll do them for me tomorrow
Recent Examples on the Web
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
The Apple AirPods Pro are a hot item and finally marked down, making this the perfect moment to swap your basic earbuds for something truly next-level.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
Additionally, Vapor Wash swaps potassium permanganate and sandblasting for lasers for further environmental savings.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Verb
For an additional price, select layouts that will fit a total of three to five bedrooms, choose door or window styles, and swap interior and exterior colors to create your dream tiny oasis.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
The Apple AirPods Pro are a hot item and finally marked down, making this the perfect moment to swap your basic earbuds for something truly next-level.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Noun
From cozy comfort essentials to genius travel gadgets, these are the gifts that’ll actually get stolen in the swap and provide an instant upgrade to any travel routine.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
Additionally, Vapor Wash swaps potassium permanganate and sandblasting for lasers for further environmental savings.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swap. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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