C1nounarts
US/sketʃ/
UK/sketʃ/
a quick, simple drawing; also, a short funny scene in a comedy show, or a short description
In context
The architect made a quick sketch of the house on a napkin.
Their comedy sketches about office life went viral on YouTube.
The first chapter gives a brief sketch of the writer's childhood.
Words that go with sketch
verb + noun
- make a sketchShe made a sketch of the old market before it was knocked down.
adjective + noun
- rough sketchCan you draw me a rough sketch of the stage layout?
- brief sketchThe guide gave us a brief sketch of the city's history.
noun + noun
- comedy sketchThe comedy sketch made fun of slow government offices.
- pencil sketchA small pencil sketch by the painter sold for a high price.