dragon

noun

drag·​on ˈdra-gən 

1

archaic : a huge serpent

2

: a mythical animal usually represented as a monstrous winged and scaly serpent or saurian with a crested head and enormous claws

3

: a violent, combative, or very strict person

4

capitalized : draco

5

: something or someone formidable or baneful

dragonish

ˈdra-gə-nish 

adjective

Examples of dragon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While some fans have questioned whether a new adaptation is necessary, DeBlois insisted to Empire that the story of a young Viking befriending a dragon will hit different in the flesh. —Michael Savio, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025

The unique shape of the flowers that grow in spike formation are reminiscent of a dragon head, which Hancock explains is how the annual received its common name. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025

In addition to the dragon’s presence in the park, Figment has made appearances in Inside Out and in Toy Story 4 and has related merchandise sold in the theme park. —Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025

The only problem is, at the end of the first film, he’s eaten by a dragon. —Victoria Edel, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French dragun, from Latin dracon-, draco serpent, dragon, from Greek drakōn serpent; akin to Old English torht bright, Greek derkesthai to see, look at

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dragon

• dragon fruit
• dragon lady
• dragon's blood
• dragon's teeth
• green dragon
• Komodo dragon

Rhymes for dragon

• agone
• lagan
• waggon
• wagon
• anlagen
• bandwagon
• snapdragon

Kids Definition

dragon

noun

drag·​on ˈdrag-ən 

1

: an imaginary animal usually pictured as a huge serpent or lizard with wings and large claws

2

capitalized : draco

Etymology

Middle English dragon "dragon," from early French dragun (same meaning), from Latin dracon-, draco "serpent, dragon," from Greek drakōn "serpent" — related to rankle