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sketchbook

SKEHCH-buuk

Sketchbook (noun) means a pad of blank pages used for drawing sketches. Example: “She carries a sketchbook everywhere in case inspiration strikes.”

noun

A pad of blank pages used for drawing sketches.

"She carries a sketchbook everywhere in case inspiration strikes."

How to use sketchbook

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA notebook for drawing rather than writing.

Common pairings

carry a sketchbook fill a sketchbook

Word forms

sketchbooks plural

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She carries a _____ everywhere in case inspiration strikes.

Etymology

A compound of "sketch" and "book."

Synonyms

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sketch pad sketch block

Rhymes for sketchbook

ook book look cook rook hook nook kook sook fook mook wook

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sketchbook” mean?

The word “sketchbook” means a pad of blank pages used for drawing sketches. In plain terms, a notebook for drawing rather than writing.

How do you pronounce “sketchbook”?

“Sketchbook” is pronounced SKEHCH-buuk (/ˈskɛt͡ʃˌbʊk/ in IPA).

How do you use “sketchbook” in a sentence?

Here is “sketchbook” used in a sentence: “She carries a sketchbook everywhere in case inspiration strikes.”

What part of speech is “sketchbook”?

“Sketchbook” is a noun.

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