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
Etymology
Origin of sketchbook
Example Sentences
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Her brief account is a bright, gossipy, impressionistic sketchbook of New Orleans personalities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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
At such close range, sketchbook in hand, the repeating cycles of history proved too much to bear.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2025
My favorite anecdote is, for those who know me, I always carry a sketchbook with me.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2024
I had wondered about this when I was drawing the backbone in my sketchbook.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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