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drawer Synonyms
Another word for drawer
Choosing another word for drawer depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A box-like storage compartment without a lid, designed to slide horizontally in and out of a desk, chest, or other piece of furniture.
Usage Example
"She opened the top compartment of her desk to look for a spare pen."
Strong
compartment
• noun (Context 2)
A person who sketches, illustrates, or creates pictures using pencil, pen, or similar implements.
Usage Example
"Despite having no formal training, he was a talented sketcher who captured portraits with remarkable accuracy."
Strongest
sketcher
illustrator
Strong
draftsman
draughtsman
artist
delineator
• noun (Context 3)
An undergarment for the lower body, typically with legs, such as underpants or knickers.
Usage Example
"The historical museum displayed a pair of men's cotton drawers from the nineteenth century."
Strongest
underpants
Strong
knickers
undergarments
underwear
bloomers
pantaloons
panties
briefs
smallclothes
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Drawer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/drawer