outdraw

American  

[out-draw] / ˌaʊtˈdrɔ /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of outdraw

First recorded in 1905–10; out- + draw

Example Sentences

Victoria Gardens, an expansive outdoor shopping center in Rancho Cucamonga, has sold for $530 million as open-air malls continue to outdraw conventional indoor centers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From Salon • May 10, 2025

While the Super Bowl continues to lead championship viewing — this year’s game had a combined audience of 112.3 million — the World Cup final did outdraw other sports.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2022

The Lions won the NIT and finished 26-13 in 2017-18, no small feat for a school where one home football game might outdraw an entire home basketball season.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2020

Well, meet Buck Tarrant, who could outdraw them all.

From The Draw by Bixby, Jerome