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

Forging a new path or niche comes with unexpected and unprecedented change, which can sometimes result in having to take a step back and revisit the drawing board. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024

Prizes for Wisconsin Lottery must be claimed within 180 days (six months) from the date of the drawing. —Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024

The irreverent campaign pairs drawings by British artist David Shrigley, best known for his sly social commentary, with the surreal still lifes that Swiss photographer Raymond Meier shot in response to them. —Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024

One drawing, by Miranda Barber, depicts a perfect rectangular storm of blood reddening the world’s rivers. —Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024

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