Meaning & Definition of Sketch in English
English⟶
Sketch
/skɛʧ/
noun
1. Preliminary drawing for later elaboration
- "He made several studies before starting to paint"
synonym:
- sketch,
- study
2. A brief literary description
synonym:
- sketch,
- vignette
3. Short descriptive summary (of events)
synonym:
- sketch,
- survey,
- resume
4. A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
synonym:
- cartoon,
- sketch
verb
1. Make a sketch of
- "Sketch the building"
synonym:
- sketch,
- chalk out
2. Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
- "Sketch the outline of the book"
- "Outline his ideas"
synonym:
- sketch,
- outline,
- adumbrate
Examples of using
This sketch is representative of Tom's style.
This project grew out of a sketch I made on a napkin at a party last year.