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

And then, if I don’t have my sketchbook, I’ll sketch it here.

From Los Angeles Times

All of John’s artwork, all his creations — his cards, letters, sketchbooks — were in our home.

From Los Angeles Times

To show his support, he said he had collected messages for the 47 activists from others in a sketchbook and planned to mail them if possible.

From Seattle Times

In addition to the Wright auction — which was scheduled to take place on Friday — the New York Public Library is in final discussions to acquire hundreds of Mr. Polan’s sketchbooks for its permanent collection.

From New York Times

When exposed to ultraviolet rays, the patch resets to a blank state, similar to erasing content from a sketchbook using an eraser.

From Science Daily