Illustration of snapdragon
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
Examples of snapdragon in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Begin with tall plants like delphinium or foxglove, then graduate to mid-height and smaller varieties such as stock and snapdragons.
—
Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
Our petunias and snapdragons have rapidly declined.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The team is currently analyzing snapdragon response to other pollinators to try and learn more.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
Sometimes called the summer snapdragon, it isn't bothered by heat and requires less watering than most flowers—even when grown in pots.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for snapdragon
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025
Our petunias and snapdragons have rapidly declined.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The team is currently analyzing snapdragon response to other pollinators to try and learn more.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 May 2025
Sometimes called the summer snapdragon, it isn't bothered by heat and requires less watering than most flowers—even when grown in pots.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for snapdragon
Cite this Entry
“Snapdragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapdragon. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
snapdragon
noun
snap·drag·on
ˈsnap-ˌdrag-ən
: a widely grown herb having showy usually pink, red, white, or yellow two-lipped flowers
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share