outdraw

verb

out·​draw ˌau̇t-ˈdrȯ 

outdrew ˌau̇t-ˈdrü  ; outdrawn ˌau̇t-ˈdrȯn  ; outdrawing

transitive verb

1

: to attract a larger audience or following than

2

: to draw a handgun more quickly than

Examples of outdraw in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Streaming still outdrew the combined TV use of cable and network outlets for the month, according to Nielsen’s Gauge numbers, but for the first time April, linear outlets’ share of viewing increased over the previous month. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025

That was just one of many areas where CU outdrew Colorado State in athletic revenue. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025

Nevertheless, the Padres — helped every season by a much lengthier stretch of favorable weather — are outdrawing the mid-market Mariners and their solid team … by 14,200 fans per game. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025

In the 1960s, according to each school’s official attendance numbers, Michigan State outdrew Michigan. —Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 9 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outdraw

• aa
• aha
• bashaw
• bradshaw
• byelaw
• bylaw
• chainsaw
• cheraw
• coleslaw
• crenshaw
• dada
• esau