sketch-pad
/ˈsketʃ.pæd/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A sketch-pad is a pad of blank paper used for drawing, quick sketches, or rough notes. It is usually easy to carry and made for pencil, pen, or charcoal.
- I keep a sketch-pad in my backpack.
- She drew the house on a sketch-pad.
- He used a sketch-pad during the meeting.
Adinary Nuance
A sketch-pad is not just any notebook. A notebook is for writing, while a sketch-pad is made for drawing. Compared with a drawing book, sketch-pad often suggests quick practice, rough ideas, and portable use.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- giấy vẽ
- Spanish
- bloc de dibujo
- Chinese
- 素描本
- Japanese
- スケッチブック
- Korean
- 스케치북
Etymology
Sketch-pad is a compound of sketch and pad. It became common in English as a practical name for a pad made for quick drawing and rough work.
Common phrases
a sketch-pad and pencilcarry a sketch-padfill a sketch-pad
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is sketch-pad the same as sketchbook?
- They are very similar. A sketch-pad is often a pad with tear-off sheets, while a sketchbook usually has bound pages.
- Is sketch-pad used more for art or writing?
- It is mainly used for art and drawing, not for regular writing.
- Is sketch-pad a common word in English?
- Yes, but people also say drawing pad or sketchbook.
- Can I use sketch-pad in business writing?
- Yes, if you are talking about design, drawing, or creative work.