Word Games Pro Dictionary
sketch
noun
verb
Preliminary drawing for later elaboration
Quick reference
Word Facts
How it sounds
Pronunciation
skɛtʃ
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
noun C1
Preliminary drawing for later elaboration
“He made several studies before starting to paint”
noun C1
Short descriptive summary (of events)
noun C1
A humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine
noun C1
A brief literary description
verb
Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
“Sketch the outline of the book”
verb
Make a sketch of
“Sketch the building”
In context
Example Sentences
He made several studies before starting to paint
Sketch the outline of the book
Outline his ideas
Sketch the building
Similar words
Synonyms
Check yourself
Practise This Word
Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.