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
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
Artworks are presented alongside preparatory drawings and sketches, while screens present the before and after of the restoration process.
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Lindsey Tramuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
There will also be live music and drawings throughout the day.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2024
Like sixth graders left alone with a sharpie in a public school bathroom, the Romans hid drawings, carvings and impressions of male genitalia in stonework across the empire.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Saturday, April 20 drawing, the grand prize climbed to $115 million for Monday, April 22.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
Two Powerball tickets sold in Ohio and Puerto Rico won $1 million each in the drawing.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
The winning numbers for Saturday night's drawing were 4, 35, 41, 44 and 58.
—The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
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
Lindsey Tramuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024
There will also be live music and drawings throughout the day.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2024
Like sixth graders left alone with a sharpie in a public school bathroom, the Romans hid drawings, carvings and impressions of male genitalia in stonework across the empire.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
After no one matched all five numbers plus the Powerball in the Saturday, April 20 drawing, the grand prize climbed to $115 million for Monday, April 22.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2024
Two Powerball tickets sold in Ohio and Puerto Rico won $1 million each in the drawing.
—Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024
The winning numbers for Saturday night's drawing were 4, 35, 41, 44 and 58.
—The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
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
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“Drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawing. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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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
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