drawing

American  

[draw-ing] / ˈdrɔ ɪŋ /

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.

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drawing British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• self-drawing noun

Etymology

Origin of drawing

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

Example Sentences

But lately, it is drawing attention for those drugs’ success at clearing a more familiar affliction: acne.

From Barron's

The milestone reflects the US retail giant's booming e-commerce business and its success in drawing in price-conscious shoppers.

From BBC

Getting the new organisation off the drawing board will first require Wales to ask for new powers from the UK government and then pass legislation in the Senedd.

From BBC

Instead, it reflects dark matter's gravitational pull drawing normal matter toward it throughout the history of the Universe.

From Science Daily

A group of leading stars, however, want a greater share of the event's revenue to be distributed throughout the field - arguing they remain the main drawing card.

From BBC

Related Words

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