drawing

[ draw-ing ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that draws.
2. a graphic representation by lines of an object or idea, as with a pencil; a delineation of form without reference to color.
3. a sketch, plan, or design, especially one made with pen, pencil, or crayon.
4. the art or technique of making these.
5. something decided by drawing lots; lottery.
6. the selection, or time of selection, of the winning chance or chances sold by lottery or raffle.

drawing

/ ˈdrɔːɪŋ /

noun

1. a picture or plan made by means of lines on a surface, esp one made with a pencil or pen without the use of colour
2. a sketch, plan, or outline
3. the art of making drawings; draughtsmanship

Other Words From

• self-drawing noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of drawing¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; draw, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It was often reproduced in textbooks, so the drawing is near-universally familiar.

From New York Times

The nomination is drawing praise even across the political aisle.

From Science Magazine

A team of researchers has beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot, drawing inspiration from manta rays to improve their ability to control the robot's movement in the water.

From Science Daily

JJ: It didn’t surprise me at all that you named your album “Quantum Baby” and that it’s drawing from these heady ideas, because you’re an Aquarius.

From Los Angeles Times

Celmins’ 1968 drawings of old black-and-white photographs torn from history books — a 1930s zeppelin airship, Hiroshima’s nearly obliterated 1945 landscape — begin with a sheet of paper prepared with a ground of snow-white acrylic.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cartoon
• depiction
• design
• etching
• graphics
• layout
• likeness
• painting
• picture
• sketch
• study
• work of art