Meaning & use
Swabbed
Last updated
Cleaned or applied liquid to a surface using a swab or mop.
See it in a sentence
The nurse swabbed his arm with alcohol before giving the injection.
Sailors swabbed the deck every morning before sunrise.
A note on using this word
In medical contexts, 'swabbed' commonly refers to taking a sample, as when a nurse swabs a patient's throat for testing.
Words with a similar meaning
wipedmoppedcleaned
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Swabbed”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.