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sketchbook

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk// UK //skˈɛtʃbʊk// sketch·book Archaic

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.


SIMPLE

She carries a small sketchbook with her to draw people in the park.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect filled his leather-bound sketchbook with rough plans and elevation drawings during the site visit.

COMPLEX

While digital tablets offer convenience, many illustrators still prefer the tactile experience of a physical sketchbook for their initial concept development and rapid ideation.

Origin

From sketch + book.

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