sketchbook

American  

[skech-book] / ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk /

Or sketch book

noun

1. Also a book or pad of drawing paper for sketches.

2. a book of literary sketches.

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sketchbook British  

/ ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk /

noun

1. a book of plain paper containing sketches or for making sketches in

2. a book of literary sketches

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Etymology

Origin of sketchbook

First recorded in 1810–20; sketch + book

Example Sentences

Turner, an inveterate traveler, was rarely without a sketchbook in hand, and manifold drawings and watercolors, many dating from his continental expeditions, underscore his riveting sense of color and drama in nature.

From The Wall Street Journal

As part of a care package Bri put together for the teenage sister of the baby she helped, for example, she included colored pencils and a sketchbook.

From Salon

I pull my sketchbook out of my backpack.

From Literature

I dig out my pen and sketchbook from my backpack.

From Literature

He held the sketchbook up so she could see better.

From Literature