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

Sixty contest winners will be selected by random drawing of entry forms. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026

The Timberwolves began to sling 3-pointers and slam dunks, but the Bulls took those punches on the chin, holding off the onslaught by forcing second-chance points and drawing fouls. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026

All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games. —Chris Sims, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026

Such questions are central to this elusive marvel, which invites the viewer to complete the drawing that Schilinski evocatively sketches. —Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 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