Definition

A box-like space in furniture, such as a desk or dresser, that can be opened and closed to store items.

Example

I keep my socks in the top drawer of my dresser.

Conversation

Hey, have you seen my favorite notebook?

I think I saw it in the drawer by the desk.

Oh right, I should check there later then.

Yeah, it’s the perfect spot for keeping things organized.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drawer → The word 'drawer' comes from the verb 'draw' (from Old English 'draggan', meaning to pull or drag) combined with the agent suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A drawer is thus something that pulls out, typically a compartment in furniture.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'pulling out' ('draw') something from a compartment — that's why a drawer is a place that you can pull things out from.

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