Synonyms of swatch

swatch

noun

as in tape

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

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

Related Words

• tape
• strip
• list
• binding
• strap
• ribbon
• bandage
• belt
• band
• swath
• girth
• slip
• slat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swatch

But as anyone who’s stared at a wall of swatches well knows, choosing the right shade can feel paralyzing. — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 31 July 2026

The Norwegians have come out in full force at AT&T Stadium with the stands bathed in red outside of a few swatches of orange for Ivory Coast fans. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026

Apply large swatches on multiple walls and observe them at different times of day, under both natural and artificial light. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026

How to Perform a Tick Drag To perform a tick drag, put on your personal protective gear and then take a five-inch square swatch of a light-colored fabric, such as linen, and tie it to an 18-inch pole or stick. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 2 June 2026