Definition of "dragon"

Kid-friendly meaning of dragon, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "dragon" mean?

dragon (noun) — a make-believe creature with wings, scales, and fiery breath.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (drag·on)

Example sentences using "dragon"

Grade K–2
The dragon was huge.
Grade 3–5
The dragon in my favorite book breathes blue fire and guards a glowing treasure.
Grade 6–8
Dragons appear in legends across the world, from China to Europe to South America, which is interesting because people who never met each other imagined strikingly similar fire-breathing creatures.

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