How to Use top drawer in a Sentence

top drawer

noun
  • The backs have a large top drawer and three side drawers.
    — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
  • So, go on, throw out those pilly black socks balled up in your top drawer.
    — Hayley Phelan, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2018
  • Go ahead and build out your top drawer while this multipack is on sale. Shaperx Shapewear Bodysuit Over 13,000 reviewers have left perfect reviews for this best-selling bodysuit, which gently sculpts your body with super-stretchy fabric.
    — Jake Smith, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2023
  • His eyes lit up, as if asked to present a thesis sitting in his top drawer.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
  • If your top drawer is in need of a refresh, check out some of the best finds below.
    — Shea Simmons, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Write it down on a piece of paper, and place the paper in the top drawer of your desk.
    — Avery Blank, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Ahead, the best seamless underwear to add to your top drawer now.
    — Talia Abbas, Glamour, 10 June 2021
  • Take your embrace of '90s fashion all the way to your top drawer.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Any piece from the year-round collection is worthy of placement in your top drawer.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022
  • It was forced upon us as the first bland T-shirt our parents folded in our top drawers.
    — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2018
  • Add a little something to cart to have in your top drawer when the DMs start rolling in.
    — Erin Parker, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2022
  • Every top drawer needs a few basic briefs to get through the week, and Natori's are some of the best.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 May 2022
  • Skip the extra work and keep your toothbrush in your top drawer or medicine cabinet instead.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
  • The top drawer has a removable tray, which can be used to store electronic devices.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 18 May 2026
  • The top drawer holds detergents and such, while the bottom drawer contains dog food.
    — Jourdan Fairchild, House Beautiful, 6 Oct. 2018
  • This is your sign to refresh your top drawer with Hanky Panky’s lace thong bundle.
    — Tiffany Dodson and Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 June 2022
  • Think of them as the workhorse pieces your top drawer needs to solve any kind of tricky dressing problem, with a true second-skin fit.
    — Talia Abbas, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2021
  • Undergarments and socks go in the top drawer, with leggings next, then T-shirts and long-sleeve shirts.
    — Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Now, through a new size expansion, even more people can add the buzzy undergarments to their top drawer.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Jan. 2022
  • Its top drawer hides clutter away, while the bottom open shelf is perfect for displaying your favorite books or bedroom decor.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
  • My makeup usually was placed in the top drawer, skin and body-care items in the next, and hair products and accessories in the last drawer.
    — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, 27 Apr. 2018
  • The top drawer is deep enough to store lotions, remotes, and more, and the bottom shelf is ideal for larger items like books, blankets, and even decor.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
  • Lucky for you, and me, and our butts—Parade underwear just launched the most comfortable seamless panty to hit your top drawer.
    — Marie Lodi, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2021
  • The file cabinet has three drawers–two are letter file-sized, and the top drawer is smaller to organize supplies or other items.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024
  • With a tilt-out top drawer, all three soft-close drawers are usable, and the vanity comes with a bamboo drawer organizer.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The tool chest also boasts nine uniquely-sized drawers including a lockable top drawer for valuable or personal items.
    — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Courtesy of the brands While lacy lingerie will always have its place in my top drawer, nothing beats the best cotton underwear for women.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Plus, the top drawer keeps remotes, coasters, reading glasses, and other miscellaneous items nearby but out of sight.
    — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2021
  • This stylish pair of high socks from Acne Studios gives a designer twist to everybody's top drawer staple.
    — Town & Country, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Storage space is stellar for its size, with a wide top drawer, two side drawers, and a tall cabinet at the bottom — all with eye-catching vintage brass hardware.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 14 Sep. 2022

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