outdraw

[out-draw]

verb (used with object)

outdrew, outdrawn, outdrawing. 

1. to draw a gun, revolver, etc., from a holster, faster than (an opponent or competitor).

   She could outdraw any member of the club.

2. to prove a greater attraction than; exceed in attracting an audience, patrons, attention, etc..

   She outdraws all male stars at the box office.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outdraw¹

First recorded in 1905–10; out- + draw

Example Sentences

Not even a bunch of bishops covering “Mean Girls” can outdraw Blake Lively.

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Recollect how the narcissist in chief spent his early days in the White House defending the laughable claim that his inauguration had outdrawn Obama’s.

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Mr. Stewart’s “Daily Show” significantly outdraws the other weeknight editions of the show, and has proved to be a rare breakout hit for Comedy Central.

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The women’s March Madness final outdrew the men’s final match by millions of TV fans.

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Staley and her South Carolina Gamecocks’ victory over Clark and Iowa for the women’s national championship game outdrew the men in television ratings, and this is shaping up to be the WNBA’s most-watched draft.

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