drawing

noun

draw·​ing ˈdrȯ(-)iŋ How to pronounce drawing (audio)
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

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
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of drawing was in the 14th century

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“Drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawing. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

drawing

noun
draw·​ing ˈdrȯ-iŋ How to pronounce drawing (audio)
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

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