noun
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a book of plain paper containing sketches or for making sketches in
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a book of literary sketches
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Origin of sketchbook
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A sketchbook from Whistler’s teenage years in St. Petersburg, Russia—where his father worked as an engineer—is an unexpected treasure in the show, and includes sensitive portrait sketches that establish Whistler’s skills as a draftsman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
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 ● Feb. 4, 2026
Hours later he would come ashore with a .45 pistol, pencils, and a sketchbook.
From Slate ● Jun. 6, 2025
Beyond being a nod to Disney’s artists, Asha’s sketchbook “shows that she’s not afraid to put whatever her dream is on the page,” said Veerasunthorn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2023
But it reminded her of the fortress in Jack’s sketchbook, of the place where no one could ever find him.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
Professional artist Katie Thomas, 29, sat nearby with a friend, both drawing the scene in their sketchbooks.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
The Oak Harbor, Wash., company is working on a new line of sketchbooks with bleedproof paper and sets of acrylic markers and fine-line pens.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Visiting Saigon, Pleiku, and Dak To, he filled sketchbooks and took hundreds of photos.
From Slate ● Jun. 6, 2025
All of John’s artwork, all his creations — his cards, letters, sketchbooks — were in our home.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2025
There are drifts of paper and sketchbooks and notepads that have been swept off the desk and other surfaces.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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