Word Noun
sketchbook
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk/ UK /skˈɛtʃbʊk/ sketch·book
Definition
n.a book of blank pages for drawing or writing notes. You use it to keep your quick drawings and ideas in one place.
n.a book of blank pages intended for drawing, writing, or recording notes. Often used by artists or writers to capture spontaneous ideas or observations.
Examples
“She carries a small sketchbook with her to draw people in the park.”
“The architect filled his leather-bound sketchbook with rough plans and elevation drawings during the site visit.”
“While digital tablets offer convenience, many illustrators still prefer the tactile experience of a physical sketchbook for their initial concept development and rapid ideation.”
Etymology
From sketch + book.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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