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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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Macro view of creme highlight swatch.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Wilson interviews a driving instructor, who introduces him to a woman who keeps a swatch of her husband’s skin framed on her wall.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
From rich velvet to chenille, there are also lots of ways to nail the right fabric swatch to match your existing decor.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Swatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swatch. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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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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