Drawer/drɔːr,ˈdrɔːər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Furniture Component Remember that a drawer for storing items is often part of larger furniture pieces. The desk has several drawers for office supplies. Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Rectangular Drawers come in various shapes, but their defining feature is the sliding mechanism. The round bedside table has a small drawer for glasses. Pro Tip 3/3Common Locations Drawers are common in bedrooms and kitchens, but less so in places like bathrooms. She organized her makeup in the bedroom drawers.