Pronunciation: /skɛtʃ/

Definitions of sketch

noun a rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made as a preliminary study

Example Sentences

A1 She drew a simple sketch of a flower.

A2 The artist quickly sketched the outline of the landscape.

B1 I made a rough sketch of my idea before starting the project.

B2 The architect presented a detailed sketch of the building design.

C1 The designer created an intricate sketch of the new fashion collection.

C2 The sketch artist captured the essence of the city in his drawings.

verb to make a rough drawing of something

Example Sentences

A1 She likes to sketch animals in her notebook.

A2 He sketched a rough outline of the building before starting the construction work.

B1 The artist sketched the landscape quickly before the light changed.

B2 The architect sketched out a detailed plan for the new office building.

C1 The designer sketched some initial concepts for the new product line.

C2 The illustrator sketched intricate details for the book cover art.

Examples of sketch in a Sentence

formal The architect presented a detailed sketch of the new building design.

informal I quickly sketched out a rough plan for the party decorations.

slang Let's sketch a quick map of the area so we don't get lost.

figurative His words painted a vivid sketch of the scene in my mind.

Grammatical Forms of sketch

past tense

sketched

plural

sketches

comparative

more sketchy

superlative

most sketchy

present tense

sketch

future tense

will sketch

perfect tense

have sketched

continuous tense

is sketching

singular

sketch

positive degree

sketch

infinitive

to sketch

gerund

sketching

participle

sketching

Origin and Evolution of sketch

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'sketch' originated from the Old French word 'esquisse' which means 'a rough draft or outline'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sketch' has evolved to refer to a quick, rough drawing or outline used as a plan or proposal for a final work of art.