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 Word Forms

• self-drawing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of drawing¹

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

Example Sentences

Though even if Oliphant were still drawing today, there’s no telling how often or easily his work would be seen.

From Salon

She speculates that the musician was drawing parallels between the Enlightenment and the modern day.

From BBC

The format tried in March was a flop, with Silver admitting, “We’re a bit back to the drawing board.”

From Los Angeles Times

As a boy he bought antiques for the family and made careful drawings that showed where to place them.

From Los Angeles Times

The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $1.7 billion, the third highest in history, after no one won the latest drawing Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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