1
: an act or instance of drawing
especially
: the process of deciding something by drawing lots
2
: the art or technique of representing an object or outlining a figure, plan, or sketch by means of lines
3
: something drawn or subject to drawing: such as
a
: an amount drawn from a fund
b
: a representation formed by drawing : sketch
Examples of drawing in a Sentence
She made a drawing of my house.
with an economy of lines, he created a vivid drawing of the tree
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Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.
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Don Sweeney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
Winners will be notified via contact information provided and do not need to be present at the drawing.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
The show also features original works by the Italian artist, including 20 drawings and a group of maquettes — preliminary models in wax and clay.
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The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $29 million ahead of Tuesday’s drawing after no one hit the jackpot on Friday.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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Don Sweeney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
Winners will be notified via contact information provided and do not need to be present at the drawing.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
The show also features original works by the Italian artist, including 20 drawings and a group of maquettes — preliminary models in wax and clay.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
The Mega Millions jackpot rose to $29 million ahead of Tuesday’s drawing after no one hit the jackpot on Friday.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Drawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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drawing
noun
draw·ing
ˈdrȯ-iŋ 
1
: an act or instance of drawing lots
2
: the act or art of making a figure, plan, or sketch by means of lines
3
: a picture made by drawing
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