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

Dad wore moccasins for casual shoes so there was no need to keep white shoelaces in his sock drawer. —Judy Holmes, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025

Various bad dudes with all sorts of reasons for revenge pop in and out spouting leaden dialogue that confirms why this script has been in the drawer for so long. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025

This is relatively spacious for a tiny house of its size, due to that slide-out section, which is operated manually on rails (a bit like a big drawer) when parked. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025

Unique Kitchens and Baths A striking marble backsplash and hood take center stage in a Clarksville, Maryland, kitchen designed by Unique Kitchens and Baths and outfitted with French gray cabinetry and walnut drawer fronts. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025

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