Word: Drawer

Pronunciation

/ˈdrɔːrər/

Definitions

• Noun: A sliding container, typically made of wood, that fits into a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for storing items such as clothes, papers, or utensils. For example: “I found the missing socks in the bottom drawer.”

Example sentence: “She opened the top drawer to retrieve a pen.”

• Noun (figurative): A person or thing that draws, especially one with a specified talent or role. For instance, “The artist was a skilled drawer of landscapes.”

Example sentence: “She’s a talented drawer; her sketches are incredibly lifelike.”

Phrases

• “To draw someone out of their shell” - meaning to encourage a shy or reserved person to be more open and communicative, metaphorically likening their reticence to being inside a drawer.
• “From the same drawer” - used to describe two people who are very similar or have the same characteristics.

Example Sentences

• As a container: “Make sure to put your keys back in the drawer after you use them.”
• As a person: “He’s a master drawer; his architectural renderings are precise down to the last detail.”

Synonyms

• Chest
• Compartment
• Cabinet
• Shelf (when referring to a pull-out shelf)
• Slide (in the context of furniture)
• Artist (when used to describe a person who draws)