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Word of the Day – Pochade

By May 19, 2020Word of the Day

Pochade (noun)

posh-ah-d

A rough or hastily executed sketch; a blurred or indistinct picture. Also in extended use (chiefly Theatre).

Mid 19th century. From French pochade a rough or hastily executed sketch from pocher + -ade.

Example sentences

“The only image was a pochade with no detail at all.”

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