drawer — A sliding compartment in a piece of furniture that can be pulled out to access stored items
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A sliding compartment in a piece of furniture that can be pulled out to access stored items
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdrɔːər/
Example Sentences
- The drawer was so full of junk that it took three people to close it.
- My cat somehow managed to get stuck in the kitchen drawer while hunting for treats.
- She organized her desk drawer with labeled compartments for maximum efficiency.
drawer
NOUN[/ˈdrɔːər/]
A sliding compartment in a piece of furniture that can be pulled out to access stored items
She pulled open the kitchen drawer to grab a spoon for her soup.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Drawer derives from Middle English 'draw', meaning 'to pull or drag', which dates to the 14th century. The word originally referred to something that is pulled or drawn open, eventually becoming the standard term for a sliding compartment in furniture.
Breakdown
draw (to pull, drag) + -er (agent suffix, one who performs an action). The suffix transforms the verb into a noun denoting the thing that performs the pulling action—a compartment drawn open.
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📝Examples
“The drawer was so full of junk that it took three people to close it.”
“My cat somehow managed to get stuck in the kitchen drawer while hunting for treats.”
“She organized her desk drawer with labeled compartments for maximum efficiency.”
“The antique dresser has five drawers, each with intricate brass handles.”
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