sketchbook

CEFRB1

/ˈskɛt͡ʃˌbʊk/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A book of blank pages for drawing.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A book of printed sketches.

Examples

  • Donald took Jessica's sketchbook and tore it apart.

  • I bought myself a new sketchbook today.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings
  1. A printed book of literary sketches or skits.

  2. A book or pad with blank pages for sketching; a sketch pad.

More examples

In context
  • This compact sketchbook displays every style of blinds imaginable, from rollers to Romans and from London to Austrian blinds.

  • Since writing the preface for my sketchbook, I have, of course, been involved in a number of more recent projects where I have sketched ideas for structural solutions.

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The new art student filled her blank with pencil drawings of trees.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From sketch + book.