# drawers

Pronunciation: US say "DRORZ" /dɹɔɹz/; UK/AUS say "DRAWZ" /dɹɔːz/

## Noun

1. Plural of drawer. — plural of drawer
   - Simple: Plural of drawer. Use this form when you mean more than one.
   - _The dresser had six drawers, each lined with patterned paper._
   - _The clerks pulled the cash drawers at the end of every shift._
4. Whatever someone wears to cover the legs, whether shorts, pants, tights, or something similar. *(slang)*
   - Simple: Any clothing that covers the legs, like shorts, pants, or tights.
   - _He showed up to the barbecue in faded denim drawers and a band T-shirt._
   - _Pack some warm drawers for the hike if the weather turns cold._

## Noun

2. Underpants, especially long underpants worn next to the skin. *(dated)*
   - Simple: Underpants, especially the long kind that cover much of the legs.
   - _She hung the freshly washed drawers on the line behind the cottage._
   - _The old sailor kept a spare set of drawers rolled up in his sea chest._
3. Garments for the legs, including hose and breeches, particularly those worn directly against the skin. *(archaic)*
   - Simple: Clothing for the legs, especially worn next to the skin, like tight pants or stockings.
   - _The tailor fitted him for new drawers cut close to the calf._
   - _Travelers of that era wore stout leather drawers for riding long distances._

## Origin

From "draw" ("to pull"), so drawers are the thing that is pulled onto the body. The word is attested from the late 16th century.

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/drawers (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).