: an aimless or casual scribble, design, or sketch
also
: a minor work
Synonyms
Examples of doodle in a Sentence
Verb
She doodled in her notebook instead of taking notes.
I plan to spend the entire vacation just doodling.
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Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
The notebook is also ideal for journaling, doodling, and more.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
These are fun to use, and the latter two generate images from rough doodles.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Verb
At a reverse waiver hearing Tuesday, the child could be seen doodling or drawing on a piece of paper, while seated at the defense table between his lawyers Angela Cunningham and Tanner Kilander.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
The notebook is also ideal for journaling, doodling, and more.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Noun
The low-latency, pixel-perfect precision feels just like pen on paper, offering a natural experience for everything from casual doodles to professional projects.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024
These are fun to use, and the latter two generate images from rough doodles.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Doodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doodle. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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