26984 words

sketches

8 definitions • 9 examples
1
a simple, quickly-made drawing that does not have many details:

Examples:

My mother made a (pencil) sketch of my brother reading a book.
2
a short written or spoken story that does not have many details
3
a short, humorous part of a longer show on stage, television, or radio:

Examples:

I thought the sketch about celebrity chefs was really funny.
4
to make a sketch of something:

Examples:

The art students were told to sketch the landscape.
When I have some spare time, I like to sketch.
The artist has sketched out a design for the new school.
5

Examples:

a pen and ink sketch
6
a short, humorous part of a stage, television, or radio show:

Examples:

She helped write a sketch for a comedy show.
7
a short description that does not give many details:

Examples:

a biographical sketch
8
to quickly make a simple drawing:

Examples:

[ I ] I like to sketch.

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