swatch

noun

\ˈswäch

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Definition of swatch

1a : a sample piece (as of fabric) or a collection of samples

b : a characteristic specimen

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

But then, earlier this evening, confirmation of multiple palettes came this evening when @trendmood1 posted a follow-up collage of four new palettes and their swatches. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Morphe Teased Its New Jaclyn Hill Palettes Launching This Month," 11 June 2018 Dawn Eyes Cosmetics recently appeared on my radar with much more low-key swatches of its holographic pigments. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "These Color-Changing, Full-Hand Swatches of Holographic Makeup Are Going Viral," 30 May 2018 To avoid disappointment, Kaminski suggests that novice and veteran dyers alike always start with a test swatch. — Madeleine Luckel, Vogue, "Summer DIY Inspiration From Women Artisans Who Have Turned Their Crafts Into Serious Business," 24 May 2018 Leading up to the Beethoven concerto, a large swatch of gauzy fabric was brought onstage, and Kopatchinskaja was ritualistically wrapped in it. — Mark Swed, latimes.com, "Beethoven rolls over at the Ojai Music Festival," 8 June 2018 Via Instagram over the past two weeks, both Kim Kardashian and Mario Dedivanovic have shared images of the packaging, swatches of the shadows, names of the shades, and a few details here and there about how to wear the products. — Sophia Panych, Allure, "Exclusive: Mario Dedivanovic Shares the Secrets Behind the KKW Beauty x Mario Collaboration," 4 Apr. 2018 There isn't much in terms of blight on the land, but a large swatch of empty dirt doesn't bring much beauty to the area, either. — Parker Leavitt, azcentral, "Readers' picks: Worst East Valley eyesores," 24 Dec. 2015 The brand took to Instagram to share swatches of all 14 tones on four different women's arms. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Anastasia Beverly Hills Announces Norvina Eye Shadow Palette," 9 July 2018 Everyone that comes in my house has tinted red arms from swatches and shadows. — Tamara Fuentes, Seventeen, "Kylie Jenner and BFF Jordyn Woods Are Living Together," 29 June 2018

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swatch

noun

English Language Learners Definition of swatch

: a small piece of cloth that is used as a sample for choosing colors, fabrics, etc.

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