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

• cartoon
• delineation
• sketch

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

The clubhouse will be adorned with artwork by local students, and there will be items for sale, including a quilt made by club members to be raffled off in an opportunity drawing. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024

What are the odds of winning a Mega Millions lottery game? Mega Millions drawings are held at 10 p.m. CDT Tuesday and Friday. —Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2024

The Powerball jackpot has grown to $31 million after there were no winners in Monday night's drawing. —USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024

Still, a viewer may wonder if the slightly-off body proportions in some of the drawings (like a too-small foot or too-short arms) are stylistic choices or not. —Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2024

For the rest of our tour, Adam and I faxed letters and drawings back and forth to each other’s hotels every day. —Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024

There were six $50,000 Powerball winners from Arizona in the most recent drawing. —Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024

One winning ticket purchased in Oregon won the April 6 Powerball drawing. —Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Apr. 2024

Here's everything Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky players need to know about the Monday, April 1, Powerball drawing. —Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing drawing

• drawing room
• drawing account
• drawing power
• go back to the drawing board
• on the drawing board
• line drawing
• mechanical drawing
• off the drawing board
• special drawing rights
• wash drawing
• drawing card
• drawing board
• drawing table
• drawing pin

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