draw in

verb

drew in; drawn in; drawing in; draws in

transitive verb

1
: to cause or entice to enter or participate
2
: to sketch roughly

intransitive verb

1
a
: to draw to an end
the day drew in
b
: to shorten seasonally
the evenings are already drawing in
2
: to become more cautious or economical

Examples of draw in in a Sentence

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Also of interest will be commentary regarding how Starbucks can innovate and bring newness to its menu that draws in new customers. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025 That finding was echoed by the legislative report after the program’s inaugural year and, supporters say, a product of the program’s success in drawing in kids. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025 However, despite tight supplies, many retailers have rolled out meal bundles to draw in consumers that could help shoppers reap significant savings. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 Mora scored twice against Spain to rescue a draw in the group stage, first skipping into the box after a nutmeg and a neat one-two and curling into the corner before a snapshot volley at the far post. Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for draw in

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of draw in was in 1558

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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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