dragon

[ˈdræɡən]

dragon Definition

  • 1a mythical monster like a giant reptile with wings, sharp claws, and a long tail
  • 2a fierce or intimidating person

Using dragon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dragon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dragon breathed fire and smoke.

  • Example

    He's a real dragon when he's angry.

  • Example

    The knight fought the dragon to save the princess.

dragon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dragon

Phrases with dragon

  • to inhale the vapor from heated drugs, especially heroin mixed with another substance

    Example

    He was addicted to chasing the dragon.

  • dragon lady

    a woman who is very strict, authoritative, and often hard to please

    Example

    She's known as the dragon lady around the office because of her strict management style.

  • something that appears threatening but is actually harmless

    Example

    The company's threats of legal action were just a paper dragon; they never followed through.

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Summary: dragon in Brief

A 'dragon' [ˈdræɡən] is a mythical monster resembling a giant reptile with wings, sharp claws, and a long tail. It can also refer to a fierce or intimidating person. Examples include 'The dragon breathed fire and smoke,' and 'He's a real dragon when he's angry.' Phrases include 'chase the dragon,' referring to inhaling drugs, 'dragon lady,' a strict and authoritative woman, and 'paper dragon,' something that appears threatening but is actually harmless.

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