Synonyms & related words for patchwork

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of patchwork — including hodgepodge, jumble, mishmash, melange, hotchpot, plaid. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to patchwork

Explore words related to patchwork — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include quilt, stitchery, stitched, stitching, tapestry, ragbag, sews, needlepoint. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for patchwork

Common synonyms for patchwork include hodgepodge, jumble, mishmash, melange, hotchpot, plaid, gallimaufry, potpourri — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does patchwork come from?

The word patchwork breaks down into 2 roots of Old North French and Old English origin: patch, from Old North French pieche (“piece, patch”); and work, from Old English weorc (“work, deed”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.