swathed; swathing
1
: to bind, wrap, or swaddle with or as if with a bandage
2
: envelop
a mountain swathed by clouds
Synonyms
Examples of swathe in a Sentence
Verb
The nurse swathed the wounded soldier's leg in bandages.
Her neck was swathed in jewels.
Recent Examples on the Web
Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Here, South Carolina interior designer Caroline Brackett swathed her 19th-century farmhouse entry with Swiss Coffee.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Monica Hickey, who for decades swathed celebrities and socialites for their lavish nuptials in the haute bridal salons at the New York department stores Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, died on Jan. 26 in Valle de Elqui, Chile.
—Alex Williams, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Emily Ratajkowski, for example, wore a directional Jacquemus bridal look, Cardi B was swathed in inky Atelier Versace spring 2003 lace, Kylie Jenner came dripping in blood-red Ludovic de Saint Sernin beads, and Kim Kardashian showed that simple is often the most impactful in pearlescent Balenciaga.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
Industrially produced peanut butter anchors a creamy sauce swathed in umami.
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
At Tradewinds Beach Resort, quaint one-bedroom cottages are swathed in colorful hues and covered in tangles of bright bougainvillea.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2024
There’s the 14-seat Jade Bar in the lobby, furnished with velvet sofas and swathed in emerald-color stone.
—Laura May Todd, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
The traditional furnishings and decor are swathed in a soothing blue-and-brown-and-gold color scheme.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Verb
Guests shimmered in blinding sequins, swathed in floor-sweeping florals, and sported bold animal prints.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Here, South Carolina interior designer Caroline Brackett swathed her 19th-century farmhouse entry with Swiss Coffee.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Monica Hickey, who for decades swathed celebrities and socialites for their lavish nuptials in the haute bridal salons at the New York department stores Henri Bendel, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, died on Jan. 26 in Valle de Elqui, Chile.
—Alex Williams, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2024
Emily Ratajkowski, for example, wore a directional Jacquemus bridal look, Cardi B was swathed in inky Atelier Versace spring 2003 lace, Kylie Jenner came dripping in blood-red Ludovic de Saint Sernin beads, and Kim Kardashian showed that simple is often the most impactful in pearlescent Balenciaga.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
Industrially produced peanut butter anchors a creamy sauce swathed in umami.
—Eric Kim, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
At Tradewinds Beach Resort, quaint one-bedroom cottages are swathed in colorful hues and covered in tangles of bright bougainvillea.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2024
There’s the 14-seat Jade Bar in the lobby, furnished with velvet sofas and swathed in emerald-color stone.
—Laura May Todd, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2024
The traditional furnishings and decor are swathed in a soothing blue-and-brown-and-gold color scheme.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Swathe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swathe. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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