# Drew

/ˈdɹu/ (US) · /dɹˈuː/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/drew
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 2. a person's name

noun · CEFR B1 · Informal

a common first name for men or women, often short for Andrew.

For teachers: a given name of Germanic origin or a diminutive of Andrew; also functions as a surname.

- My friend Drew is coming over to help me fix my computer.
- The lead researcher, Drew Bennett, published the findings in a prestigious medical journal last autumn.

Usage: Usually capitalized as it is a proper noun.

## Examples

- She drew a beautiful picture of a cat.
- The architect drew a quick sketch of the building on a napkin during lunch.
- The witness drew a detailed map of the intersection to help the investigators understand exactly where the two vehicles had collided.

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