: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
Paw Patrol fans will enjoy drawing in a $6 Crayola coloring book that comes with stickers of their favorite pups, while other young artists can doodle to their hearts’ content on an LCD writing tablet, which is currently 60% off.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 9 Feb. 2024
This is really a shame, as the bundled pressure-sensitive S-Pen is a joy for drawing, doodling, and note-taking.
—Leon Kay and Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 15 July 2023
Ferrera fills her days at her boring Mattel office job by doodling alternative Barbies, ones that are plagued by cellulite or haunted by thoughts of death.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 18 July 2023
Other highlights of the sale include Lebowski’s sunglasses, a bowling ball return from the set that has been signed by Jeff Bridges, and multiple bowling pins that the actor has doodled on.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2023
The tablet can serve as a Wacom replacement for digital artists who want to doodle or draw on the large screen.
—Leon Kay and Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 15 July 2023
Kids can doodle, play games or even practice their letters and numbers at home and on the go.
—The View, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2023
Looking nothing like the team that doodled its way to season-opening wins over three no-name teams, UCLA surged into a 35-30 halftime lead thanks to a rare level of early season intensity.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2023
Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
The celebration lasts for about two weeks, and typically includes food, dancing, singing and poetry.
2024 Lunar New Year:See photos of Asian communities celebrating around the world
Google Doodle celebrates and recognizes Nowruz
The Nowruz doodle was created by Iranian guest artist Pendar Yousefi.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Ken Jeong is enjoying Popeyes chicken wings, electric scooters, doodle dog breeds and other modern joys in the fast food restaurant’s Super Bowl commercial.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.
—The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
Transform my doodles into content ideas for my business, which [describe what your business does].
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Dozens of wacky faces and doodles stare back as the ride goes in circle.
—Ryan Fish, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2023
Romeo’s golden doodle puppy was also featured in two of the photos.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
The plant sports an odd, top-heavy shape that has been compared to both a Dr. Seuss doodle and an upside-down toilet brush.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024
Verb
Tattoo markers are a fun and creative activity for teens who want to showcase their drawing and doodling talents right on their very own skin.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
Paw Patrol fans will enjoy drawing in a $6 Crayola coloring book that comes with stickers of their favorite pups, while other young artists can doodle to their hearts’ content on an LCD writing tablet, which is currently 60% off.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 9 Feb. 2024
This is really a shame, as the bundled pressure-sensitive S-Pen is a joy for drawing, doodling, and note-taking.
—Leon Kay and Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 15 July 2023
Ferrera fills her days at her boring Mattel office job by doodling alternative Barbies, ones that are plagued by cellulite or haunted by thoughts of death.
—Devan Coggan, EW.com, 18 July 2023
Other highlights of the sale include Lebowski’s sunglasses, a bowling ball return from the set that has been signed by Jeff Bridges, and multiple bowling pins that the actor has doodled on.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2023
The tablet can serve as a Wacom replacement for digital artists who want to doodle or draw on the large screen.
—Leon Kay and Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 15 July 2023
Kids can doodle, play games or even practice their letters and numbers at home and on the go.
—The View, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2023
Looking nothing like the team that doodled its way to season-opening wins over three no-name teams, UCLA surged into a 35-30 halftime lead thanks to a rare level of early season intensity.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2023
Noun
Before the show starts, impatient concert-goers doodle on the steamy glass walls with their fingers.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
The celebration lasts for about two weeks, and typically includes food, dancing, singing and poetry.
2024 Lunar New Year:See photos of Asian communities celebrating around the world
Google Doodle celebrates and recognizes Nowruz
The Nowruz doodle was created by Iranian guest artist Pendar Yousefi.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Ken Jeong is enjoying Popeyes chicken wings, electric scooters, doodle dog breeds and other modern joys in the fast food restaurant’s Super Bowl commercial.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
Think of it instead as a Rube Goldberg machine, reimagining doodles as dense jumbles of steps and if-then rules.
—The New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2024
Transform my doodles into content ideas for my business, which [describe what your business does].
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Dozens of wacky faces and doodles stare back as the ride goes in circle.
—Ryan Fish, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2023
Romeo’s golden doodle puppy was also featured in two of the photos.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
The plant sports an odd, top-heavy shape that has been compared to both a Dr. Seuss doodle and an upside-down toilet brush.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024
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“Doodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doodle. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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