drawing

noun

draw·​ing ˈdrȯ(-)iŋ 

1

: an act or instance of drawing

especially : the process of deciding something by drawing lots

2

: the art or technique of representing an object or outlining a figure, plan, or sketch by means of lines

3

: something drawn or subject to drawing: such as

a

: an amount drawn from a fund

b

: a representation formed by drawing : sketch

Synonyms

• cartoon
• delineation
• sketch

Examples of drawing in a Sentence

She made a drawing of my house.

with an economy of lines, he created a vivid drawing of the tree

Recent Examples on the Web

His drawings show the tail positions and facial expressions wolves use to communicate with other pack members. —Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025

That’s when local artist Kyle Holbrook went back to the drawing board, making some key changes to his iconic 50-foot piece. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025

Both shows consist of drawings, photographs and sculptures, most of which were first conceived or produced in the 1970s and 1980s. —Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025

He's done hundreds of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and mixed media artworks. —Susan Spencer, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing drawing

• drawing account
• drawing board
• drawing card
• drawing pin
• drawing power
• drawing room
• drawing table
• go back to the drawing board
• line drawing
• mechanical drawing
• off the drawing board
• on the drawing board
• special drawing rights
• wash drawing

Kids Definition

drawing

noun

draw·​ing ˈdrȯ-iŋ 

1

: an act or instance of drawing lots

2

: the act or art of making a figure, plan, or sketch by means of lines

3

: a picture made by drawing