Word
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.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From sketch + book.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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