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drawer

noun

Definition of drawernext
as in cabinet

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Recent Examples of drawer This spaghetti with kale is what happens when aglio e olio meets an entire crisper drawer’s worth of greens. — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 Build a Command Deck With the Control Center The Control Center was a welcome addition to iOS 7 in 2013, but its implementation still feels more like a junk drawer than a command center. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2026 How Refrigeration Impacts Shelf-Life Oranges stored in the fridge in a low-humidity crisper drawer can stay fresh for up to a month, sometimes longer. — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 Pick up this five-drawer dresser with a classic wood finish to free up some closet space. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawer
  1. cabinet
  2. locker
Noun
  • Outdated Fixtures and Hardware Be on the lookout for now out-of-style fixtures such as brass-and-crystal light fixtures, old-fashioned (circa 1980) doorknobs and bath faucets, or cabinet pulls that belong in grandma’s kitchen, according to Ryan.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There are noticeable notes of brown sugar, molasses, honey, and toasted almond that kick off the palate, along with a cabinet full of baking spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabinet
Noun
  • To avoid bear encounters, Fish and Wildlife recommends removing unsecured food from cars and tents, using bear-resistant food canisters or bear lockers, and regularly disposing trash.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • After any communication, workers store their devices in lockers on the kiosk where they can be charged or temporarily put out of service, and flagged to a manager to check on it.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of locker

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“Drawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawer. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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