drawer

noun

draw·​er ˈdrȯ(-ə)r 

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

: draftsman

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

drawerful

ˈdrȯ(-ə)r-ˌfu̇l 

noun

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

This mid-century kitchen got a modern (and moody) makeover, complete with an island that offers a working surface for food prep and lots of storage in the wide drawers beneath. —Amanda Sims, Architectural Digest, 25 Nov. 2024

The natural wood oak drawers provide a ton of space, while the large design allows this piece to double as decor. —Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2024

The spacious shells encase a hidden table, folding chair, and drawers, all made of natural wood and fine Italian leather. —Jim Dobson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024

Take the example of greeting and holiday cards, which may be piling up in your drawer or taking over your fridge. —Whizy Kim, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024

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

Phrases Containing drawer

• bottom drawer
• top drawer

Kids Definition

drawer

noun

draw·​er ˈdrȯ(-ə)r 

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

drawer

noun

draw·​er ˈdrȯ-ər 

: the party that draws a draft compare drawee, payee