Synonyms of swath

swath

noun

variants or swathe

1

as in strip

a long narrow area

The mower cut a swath through the tall grass.

A large swath of the country was affected by the hurricane.

From the cliffside, we enjoyed a stunning view of the swath of coastline below.

Related Words

• strip
• area
• part(s)
• region
• land
• zone
• corridor
• tract
• belt
• neck
• territory
• district
• terrain
• domain
• realm
• range
• vicinity
• neighborhood
• latitude(s)

2

as in list

a long narrow piece of material

They decorated the walls with swaths of fabric.

Related Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swath

Some of those potential risks have manifested themselves recently, as the firms have faced intense scrutiny over a swath of incidents in which their models and agents have hacked into government and private websites and services. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026

Berkshire owns a wide swath of operating companies, including insurance giant Geico and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad. — Deena Zaidi,nick Wells, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Watts emphasized her bone structure with swathes of warm bronzer and minimal eye makeup in a look crafted by artist Florrie White, accompanied by Ilham Mestour, who styled Watts’ locks. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

The statement stopped short of a formal endorsement but reflected both the extent to which the city’s establishment has lined up behind Bass and recent polls showing Raman ahead, with a large swath of the electorate undecided. — Mary Beth Gahan, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2026