dragoon
2 synonyms for dragoon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Historically, a mounted soldier who could fight on foot or on horseback.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Historically, a mounted soldier who could fight on foot or on horseback.
“The regiment of dragoons charged across the field.”
How to use dragoon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dragoon someone into
a regiment of dragoons
Etymology
From French dragon, originally the name of the short musket these soldiers carried, itself from Latin draco, "dragon."
Full origin of dragoon →Frequently asked questions
What does “dragoon” mean?
The word “dragoon” means historically, a mounted soldier who could fight on foot or on horseback. In plain terms, either a historical cavalry soldier, or (as a verb) to bully someone into doing something.
How do you pronounce “dragoon”?
“Dragoon” is pronounced druh-GOON (/dɹəˈɡun/ in IPA).
How do you use “dragoon” in a sentence?
Here is “dragoon” used in a sentence: “The regiment of dragoons charged across the field.”
What part of speech is “dragoon”?
Depending on how it is used, “dragoon” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “dragoon” come from?
The word “dragoon” comes from Latin. From French dragon, originally the name of the short musket these soldiers carried, itself from Latin draco, "dragon.".
How many meanings does “dragoon” have?
“Dragoon” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: historically, a mounted soldier who could fight on foot or on horseback.
