drawers

noun

plural of drawer
1
as in cabinets

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as in pants

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Recent Examples of drawers Look for tiny, low-emotion spaces like junk drawers, a laundry room drawer, or a bathroom cabinet for a space that can help start the process quickly and with minimal roadblocks. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 These are going to be unique to the size and shape of your drawers, but Valladolid notes that the organizers take up their entire drawer. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026 Criusia 12-Pack Clothes Drawer Organizer Organize your wardrobe drawers once and for all with this handy drawer divider that can hold everything—socks, underwear, bras, t-shirts, camisoles, accessories, scarves, belts, and more. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawers
  1. cabinets
  2. boxers
  3. lockers
  4. briefs
  5. undershirt
  6. shorts
  7. union suit
Noun
  • Where the hidden storage actually lives Walls, backsplash areas and the space beneath upper cabinets can all become storage.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In compact layouts, the sink is often the largest uninterrupted stretch of counter a homeowner has, and covering it with a board effectively adds square footage without adding cabinets.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabinets
Noun
  • Men's knit vests were styled like halters and worn over button-down shirts and thin long johns peeked out of baggy boxers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Anthony LaRoque was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants and red boxers, with a long black-and-white lanyard hanging from his pocket.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of boxers
Noun
  • Their lockers in the home clubhouse are just steps away from each other.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of lockers
Noun
  • At digital marketing and advertising agency PMG, graduate candidates are asked to complete practical exercises in person, work in teams and tackle client briefs.
    — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Amicus briefs in opposition by civil rights groups, industry workers, and First Amendment advocates are sounding the alarm and must be taken into account.
    — Abigail Disney, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of briefs
Noun
  • Layer an undershirt under sweaters and jackets to absorb sweat and body oils.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Wear an undershirt beneath sweaters, button-downs or jackets to reduce contact with sweat and body oils.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of undershirt
Noun
  • Sundresses, shorts, and short sleeves are ideal for scorching days, but might make a low temperature indoors a bit more uncomfortable.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
  • All features and series screened to UK audiences for the first time, including 28 world premieres (7 features, 1 series, 19 shorts, 1 immersive), 11 International Premieres (11 features, 1 short), and 20 European Premieres (12 features, 7 shorts, 1 immersive).
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Definition of shorts
Noun
  • His character, Marty, a Ping-Pong champ from the Lower East Side, might have worn a one-piece union suit, the conventional male undergarment of 1952, when the movie is set.
    — Victoria Uren, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
  • And in October 1906, Comstock threatened to shut down an exhibition of models performing athletic exercises wearing form-fitting union suits.
    — Amy Werbel, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
Definition of union suit

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“Drawers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawers. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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