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His eyes lit up, as if asked to present a thesis sitting in his top drawer.—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026 It’s designed with two top drawers and two bottom compartments to easily store extra dinnerware, drinkware, and napkins, while keeping them out of sight.—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025 The discovery report recorded that the top drawer of the desk contains the provisioner’s ledger and the captain’s expedition journal, but the Danish team who found the ship were pessimistic about the likelihood of the books surviving the tow.—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025 Its top drawer hides clutter away, while the bottom open shelf is perfect for displaying your favorite books or bedroom decor.—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for top drawer