snapdragon

noun

snap·​drag·​on ˈsnap-ˌdra-gən 

: any of a genus (Antirrhinum of the family Plantaginaceae, the plantain family) of herbs having showy bilabiate flowers

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

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Examples of snapdragon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Angelonia Botanical Name: Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia hybrid Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Mildly acidic Also known as summer snapdragon, these beautiful annuals have spikes of flowers in pinks, purples, and whites. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 May 2025

Annuals to plant: bachelor buttons, begonias, calendula, celosia, cosmos, larkspur, marigold, nasturtium, pansies, petunias, primrose, snapdragons, statice, stock, sunflowers, sweet pea and zinnias A healthy plant that suddenly wilts and dies may be a victim of verticillium or fusarium wilt. —Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025

The two-lipped flowers resemble snapdragons and are self-cleaning, providing months of blooms with little work. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025

In spring, view blooms like the layered ranunculus or cheery poppies, or stop by in the fall to find sunflowers, zinnias, and snapdragons in full bloom. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025

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

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