Drawers

/ˈdrɔː.əz/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A boxlike container in a piece of furniture, typically one of several that slide in and out for storage.
I keep my socks in the top drawer of my dresser.
The part of a piece of furniture that can be pulled out to access items stored inside.
She opened the kitchen drawer to find a utensil.
A person who draws or creates drawings.
The comic book was illustrated by a talented drawer.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'draw', referring to something pulled out.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the drawers
Refers to something stored away or hidden.
to pull out drawers
To retrieve items from storage.
to sort through the drawers
To examine the contents of a drawer.

Related Words

cabinet
A piece of furniture with shelves and doors for storing items.
chest
A box with a lid for storing clothes or valuables.

Slang Meanings

Underwear, usually referring to men's briefs or boxers.
I need to buy some new drawers.
A playful term for something hidden or private.
Keep that secret in your drawers.