sketchbook

or sketch book

[ skech-book ]

noun

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

sketchbook

/ ˈskɛtʃˌbʊk /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sketchbook¹

First recorded in 1810–20; sketch + book

Example Sentences

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

My favorite anecdote is, for those who know me, I always carry a sketchbook with me.

From Los Angeles Times

In more than 80 drawings and several sketchbooks, which date from the 1970s to the present, women are almost always pictured.

From Los Angeles Times