sketch meaning

sketch as a noun

1. preliminary drawing for later elaboration
   • he made several studies before starting to paint

   Synonyms: study

   Type of: drawing

   Kinds: design, draft, vignette

2. a brief literary description

   Synonyms: vignette

   Type of: description

3. short descriptive summary (of events)

   Synonyms: survey, resume

   Type of: summary

   Related forms: sketchy

4. a humorous or satirical drawing published in a newspaper or magazine

   Synonyms: cartoon

   Type of: wit

   Kinds: anime, comic strip

sketch as a verb

1. make a sketch of
   • sketch the building

   Synonyms: chalk out

   Type of: draw

   Related forms: sketcher

2. describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
   • sketch the outline of the book
   • outline his ideas

   Synonyms: outline, adumbrate

   Type of: describe

   Kinds: block out

How to pronounce sketch

sketch is pronounced /skɛtʃ/ in British English and /skɛtʃ/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with sketch

• stretch
• wretch
• fetch
• kvetch