swatch

n. a small piece of cloth or a sample of paint used to help you choose a color or material.

n. a representative piece of fabric, leather, or other material, or a sample of color, used for selection or matching.

“We took a fabric swatch to the furniture store to see if it matched the sofa.”

“The interior designer provided several velvet swatches to help the client visualize how the curtains would look against the wallpaper.”

n. a book or collection of many different material samples bound together.

n. a collection or book of material samples, often used by professionals in fashion or interior design.

“The tailor handed me a large swatch of wool patterns for my new suit.”

“The showroom featured an extensive swatch of upholstery options, ranging from synthetic blends to premium Italian leathers.”

Technical

n. a narrow passage of water between sandbanks or near the shore.

n. a channel or passage of water between sandbanks, or between a sandbank and the shore.

“The small boat navigated carefully through the swatch to reach the open sea.”

“Local sailors are warned to monitor the shifting sands, as the swatch can become impassable during low tide.”

British English · Technical

v. to knit or create a small sample piece to check how the material looks or fits.

v. to create a sample of fabric, particularly in knitting or crocheting, to test gauge, tension, or color combinations.

“You should always swatch before starting a sweater to make sure the size is right.”

“She spent the afternoon swatching different yarn weights to determine which would best suit the intricate lace pattern of the shawl.”

n. a well-known brand of colorful, plastic, or metal Swiss watches.

n. a specific brand of Swiss analog watches, known for their diverse designs and affordable price points.

“He bought a bright yellow Swatch to wear during his summer vacation.”

“The collector specialized in limited-edition Swatch releases from the 1980s, noting their impact on pop culture.”