Meanings
plural drawing cards
- idiomaticSynonym of drawcard (“something that attracts patronage to a place or an event”).
In a dramatic display of strength, the Boston/Boise Committee held its first major fundraising event last Weekend at the Arlington Street Church. With author Gore Vidal, as the evening's drawing card, more than $4,000 was raised on behalf of […]
1978 April 15, “Boston/Boise Raises $4,000 at Benefit with Gore Vidal”, in Gay Community News, page 3Synonyms: drawcard
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of drawcard (“something that attracts patronage to a place or an event”).
More synonyms by meaning
nounan entertainer who attracts large audiences
nouna featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Cite this entry
drawing card. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drawing%20card
“drawing card.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drawing%20card. Accessed November 4, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “drawing card,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/drawing%20card.
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