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Meaning of swath
a long, narrow strip or area of something
Etymology of swath
The word "swath" has its roots in Old English and Old Norse, where it was spelled "swæth" and "svæth" respectively, meaning "strip of land" or "track"
Historically, the word was used to describe a strip of land that had been cleared or harvested, and over time its meaning has expanded to include other types of long, narrow areas or strips
Synonyms
Definitions
- A long, narrow strip or area of something, especially one that has been cleared or marked out
- * A strip or area of land that has been harvested or is to be harvested
Usage Examples
- The farmer cut a swath through the field with his tractor
- * The hikers made their way through the forest, leaving a swath of trampled vegetation behind them
- * The new highway will cut a swath through the countryside, connecting the city to the coast