As nouns the difference between sketchbook and notebook
is that sketchbook is a book or pad with blank pages for sketching; a sketch pad while notebook is a book in which notes or memoranda are written.
sketchbook
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A book or pad with blank pages for sketching; a sketch pad.
A book of printed sketches.
notebook
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A book in which notes or memoranda are written.
(computing) notebook computer, a class of laptop computer.
Synonyms
* (book) note pad or'' notepad, by-book, rough book (''exercise book used in school ), writing pad
* (computer) laptop, laptop computer