drawing

noun
UK: /ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/

  1. A picture made with a pencil, pen, or crayon.

    1. I made a drawing of my cat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The drawing shows a detailed map of the castle and surrounding forest. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of making a picture using lines.

    1. She is good at drawing faces. [ ] [ ]
    2. Drawing is a skill that requires patience and a good understanding of perspective. [ ] [ ]

  3. A lottery or raffle.

    1. The drawing for the prize is tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Winning the drawing would enable us to finally afford a family vacation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

lottery design raffle illustration sketch
drawing verb

  1. Present participle of draw: to produce a picture.

    1. She is drawing a picture of her dog. [ ] [ ]
    2. He spent the afternoon drawing landscapes in his sketchbook. [ ] [ ]

  2. To attract or pull something.

    1. The music was drawing a large crowd. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aroma of freshly baked bread was drawing customers into the bakery. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "drawing" in English means: A picture made with a pencil, pen, or crayon., The act of making a picture using lines., A lottery or raffle..

The phonetic transcription of "drawing" is /ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "drawing": lottery, design, raffle, illustration, sketch.

Example usage of "drawing": "I made a drawing of my cat.". More examples on the page.