drawer

noun

draw·er ˈdrȯ(-ə)r

Synonyms of drawer next

: one that draws: such as

: a person who causes liquor to come out of a container : one who draws (see draw entry 1 sense 1b) liquor

: draftsman

: one that draws (see draw entry 1 sense transitive 7) a bill of exchange or order for payment or makes a promissory note

dialectal also ˈdrȯ

: a sliding box or receptacle opened by pulling out and closed by pushing in

kept the letters in the top drawer of her dresser

in the silverware drawer

dialectal also ˈdrȯ

drawers plural : an article of clothing (such as underwear) for the lower body

a clean pair of drawers

drawerful

ˈdrȯ(-ə)r-ˌfu̇l

noun

Examples of drawer in a Sentence

the top drawer of the desk There are some pens in my desk drawer. He stood there in only his drawers.

Recent Examples on the Web The drawers and doors close nicely, and the solid wood frame and butcher block top feel beefier than the price suggests. —

Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023 Oyster Tempo Performance Cooler Bundle A koozie that won't rot in their stuff drawer A koozie is one of the most obvious gifts for beer lovers, but the Fishpond River Rat has been over-engineered in all the best ways. —

Griffin Sweet, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023 If your legging drawer is full, check out this super soft onesie or a zip-up men’s Adidas jacket—both of which make great holiday gifts. —

Michelle Parente, Health, 24 Nov. 2023 On the bottom is a fabric drawer that also helps create a stable base. —

Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023 Scoop bites: After it's fully chilled, grab a two-tablespoon scoop from your drawer, and start scooping these mac and cheese bites. —

Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023 Dump the contents of the drawer onto the towel and start sorting into keep, recycle, or trash. —

Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2023 The French tableware house has a remarkable history: Its glittering silverware accompanied the lavish buffets of Emperor Napoleon and sat in the cutlery drawers of the late fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld. —

Joshua Glass, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023 The interior woodwork was richly grained and snugly fit, the doors were satisfyingly heavy, and the drawers closed softly, with no rattling. —

Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2023 See More

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