drawing

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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

drawing

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present participle of draw entry 1

Synonyms of drawing

Noun

• sketch
• portrait
• illustration
• depiction

Examples of drawing in a Sentence

Noun

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

Noun

On November 5, Zwirner will open Nara’s first solo exhibition with the gallery, spread across two Chelsea locations, with new paintings, drawings, sculptures, and earlier works chosen by the artist. — Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026

Hunters would be selected through a public drawing, with dates and access rules coordinated by the land trust and the department. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

There are several options to choose from, including the classic Historic Cabins, Suites, and Grand Suites, each drawing inspiration from the train's Art Deco heritage. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

HoYoverse has a series of events and rewards tied to the upcoming game launch, including a pre-registration drawing for prizes, a team event for an exclusive clothing item and more. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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