Synonyms of drawernext
1
: one that draws: such as
a
: a person who causes liquor to come out of a container : one who draws (see draw entry 1 sense 1b) liquor
b
c
: one that draws (see draw entry 1 sense transitive 7) a bill of exchange or order for payment or makes a promissory note
2
dialectal also ˈdrȯ
: a sliding box or receptacle opened by pulling out and closed by pushing in
kept the letters in the top drawer of her dresser
in the silverware drawer
3
dialectal also ˈdrȯ
drawers plural : an article of clothing (such as underwear) for the lower body
a clean pair of drawers

Examples of drawer in a Sentence

the top drawer of the desk There are some pens in my desk drawer. He stood there in only his drawers.
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The group shattered windows, stole or attempted to steal cash, register drawers and safes. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 In its spacious interior, Maria is particularly fond of using the pull-out drawers (wooden on the inside and upholstered out), to store spare bed linens or seasonal clothing. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026 With searches surging for space-saving furniture and organization must-haves, Ikea has a handful of trending picks that fit the bill, including the Markus chair, Kallax shelf, Alex nine-drawer unit and more. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 Replace Cabinet Hardware New drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, and even hinges can make quite the impact on your tired old kitchen cabinets. Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawer

Word History

Etymology

Middle English drawer, draghere, from drawen "to draw entry 1" + -er, -ere -er entry 2

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of drawer was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Drawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawer. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
: one that draws
2
: a sliding boxlike compartment (as in a desk)
3
plural : an undergarment for the lower part of the body

Legal Definition

: the party that draws a draft compare drawee, payee

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