Meaning of the word drawers in English

What does drawers mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

drawers

US /ˈdrɔːrz/
UK /ˈdrɔːrz/

Plural Noun

1.

a piece of furniture with sliding compartments for storage

Example:
She put her clothes away in the chest of drawers.
The top drawer contains important documents.
2.

underpants or shorts, especially men's

Example:
He was wearing a pair of long johns under his trousers, also known as long drawers.
He pulled on his old woollen drawers before heading out into the cold.