drawing

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

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

That jackpot wasn’t the Mega Millions top prize, which will be at $403 million for Friday’s drawing, or the Jackpot Triple Play, which will be at $500,000. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

That’s where the hotel is hosting an exhibit honoring the film with drawings, paintings, sculptures and behind-the-scenes footage that document how Radiator Springs Racers was brought to life. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

The district is known for its nightlife, with numerous bars and restaurants open late, drawing crowds — and, more recently, crime. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

The drawings were extraordinary, but the text — while unsurprisingly playful — was also tropey and wanting, and the wanting came in waves. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 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