noun
Uncommon
drawers
drawz
Drawers (noun) means Underwear worn on the legs, especially loose-fitting undergarments. Example: “The old trunk was full of Victorian drawers and petticoats.”
noun
1
Underwear worn on the legs, especially loose-fitting undergarments.
"The old trunk was full of Victorian drawers and petticoats."
How to use drawers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for underpants or leg-covering underwear.
When to use it
Dated; modern speakers usually say "underwear" or "pants." Don't confuse with "drawers" meaning the sliding storage boxes in furniture.
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Etymology
From draw ("to pull"), describing a garment pulled on over the legs; in use since the late 1500s.
Class of 1500
drawers joined the language around 1500.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “drawers” mean?
The word “drawers” means underwear worn on the legs, especially loose-fitting undergarments. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for underpants or leg-covering underwear.
How do you pronounce “drawers”?
“Drawers” is pronounced drawz (/dɹɔɹz/ in IPA).
How do you use “drawers” in a sentence?
Here is “drawers” used in a sentence: “The old trunk was full of Victorian drawers and petticoats.”
What is another word for “drawers”?
Words with a similar meaning to “drawers” include drawls and draws.
What part of speech is “drawers”?
“Drawers” is a noun.
Where does the word “drawers” come from?
The word “drawers” dates back to around 1500. From draw ("to pull"), describing a garment pulled on over the legs; in use since the late 1500s.
Is “drawers” a common word?
“Drawers” is an uncommon word in modern English.
