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 of drawing

• sketch
• portrait
• illustration
• depiction

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

Much of the lost information was reconstructed by Gaudí’s disciples and collaborators, who had documented his ideas in books, articles, drawings and photographs. —CNN Money, 8 June 2026

Ayodele, who is a financial analyst, started doing digital drawings on Adobe Illustrator in 2016. —Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026

The Fantasy 5 evening drawing popped up 5, 11, 15, 24 and 35, a popular choice by man and machine. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026

The winner will be notified via email within five business days after the drawing. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 6 June 2026

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

Rhymes for drawing

• cawing
• clawing
• gnawing
• pawing
• sawing
• thawing
• yawing
• outlawing
• redrawing
• withdrawing

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