SportsAugust 29, 2026

outdrawing

OWT-draw-ing

Definition

To attract a larger audience or attendance than another entity or event.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the prefix 'out-' (meaning 'to exceed or surpass') and the verb 'draw' (meaning 'to attract'). It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe surpassing someone or something in terms of attraction or influence.

In the news

The article uses the term to highlight the massive local interest in Coatesville basketball, noting that the high school team attracts larger crowds than a university-level team. This emphasizes the deep community roots of sports in the town.

Coatesville’s Hiller Brothers Rank Among the Nation’s Top High School Athletes

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PHILADELPHIA.Today

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