Definition

A person who creates drawings or outlines, often quickly and without much detail.

Example

The sketcher captured the essence of the landscape in just a few lines.

Conversation

I saw a really amazing sketcher at the park yesterday.

Oh really? What did they draw?

They made a beautiful landscape of the lake.

That sounds incredible! I wish I could sketch like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sketcher → It is formed from "sketch" (from Dutch *schets*, meaning a rough drawing) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A sketcher is a person who creates rough drawings or outlines.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes a 'rough drawing' ('sketch') — the '-er' just means a person. A sketcher is someone who draws sketches.

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