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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.”
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A pad of blank pages used for drawing sketches.
"She carries a sketchbook everywhere in case inspiration strikes."
How to use sketchbook
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA notebook for drawing rather than writing.
Common pairings
carry a sketchbook
fill a sketchbook
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Word forms
- Plural
- sketchbooks
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Etymology
A compound of "sketch" and "book."
Synonyms
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sketch pad
sketch block
Rhymes for sketchbook
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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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