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

Lululemon consistently delivers top-notch quality in all of its gear, offering pieces that will remain at the forefront of your wardrobe — trust me, its clothes always seem to be at the top of my drawer. —Rose Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2024

The drawers pull down and are perfect for concealing shoes. —Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024

My fridge’s cheese drawer hosts a rotating cast of characters. —Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 19 June 2024

One clerk puts on gloves to take a silver inkstand out of a drawer and place it onto the speaker’s rostrum. —Ben Jacobs, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

see draw entry 1

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