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

In addition to dahlias, which bloom in late summer, the farm also grows zinnias, sunflowers, snapdragons, cosmos and more. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026

Trailing vincas spill over the front of this rosy-toned dynamic arrangement filled with ‘Great Falls Angel’ coleus and ‘Peppermint’ caladiums, plus ‘Miss Molly’ butterfly bushes, snapdragons, and angelonias which add height. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 1 June 2026

Flowers, which are often bi-colored, resemble small snapdragons. —Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026

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

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