snapdragon

noun

snap·​drag·​on ˈsnap-ˌdra-gən 

: any of a genus (Antirrhinum of the family Plantaginaceae, the plantain family) of herbs having showy tubular flowers with two-lipped coronas

especially : a widely cultivated one (A. majus) of Mediterranean origin having usually pink, red, yellow, or white flowers

Illustration of snapdragon

Examples of snapdragon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Try oxtail soup or pierogies, buy mushrooms or snapdragons, and try to time your visit to one of the district's many special events—flea markets, Flower Days in May, and Holiday Markets in November and December. —Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026

Consider pairing with thrillers like airy purple fountain grass, spiky snapdragons, or canna lilies for a tropical twist. —Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026

The two-lipped flowers resemble snapdragons and are self-cleaning, providing months of blooms with little work. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026

Give Mom a bright mix of spring flowers, including chrysanthemums, snapdragons, lilies, and roses. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

from the fancied resemblance of the flowers to the face of a dragon

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snapdragon

• anlagen
• bandwagon
• agone
• dragon
• lagan
• waggon
• wagon
• procollagen

Kids Definition

snapdragon

noun

snap·​drag·​on ˈsnap-ˌdrag-ən 

: a widely grown herb having showy usually pink, red, white, or yellow two-lipped flowers