sketchpad
/ˈsketʃ.pæd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsketʃ.pæd/ (ame, ipa)
sketchpad — noun
1. a pad of blank pages fixed along one side, used for making sketches and other dr
a pad of blank pages fixed along one side, used for making sketches and other drawings
Hugo opened his sketchpad and drew the market before lunch.
open a sketchpad and start drawing
At the zoo, Christopher filled his sketchpad with quick penguin drawings.
fill a sketchpad with sketches
Adisa keeps a small sketchpad in her bag on train rides.
During class, Talia passed her sketchpad around for feedback.
The designer tore a page from his sketchpad for the client.
- sketchbook
usually suggests a more book-like format for drawing
- drawing pad
a close synonym often used in product names
- notepad
usually for short written notes rather than sketches
用法筆記
A sketchpad is mainly for drawing and often has thicker blank paper than an ordinary notepad. Distinguish it from a notebook, which is more often used for longer written notes.