dragoon

noun
UK: /drəˈɡuːn/
US: /drəˈɡuːn/

  1. A soldier who is part of a cavalry (horseback) unit, especially in the past.

    1. The dragoon rode his horse quickly to deliver the message.
    2. Historically, the dragoon combined infantry and cavalry skills, fighting both on foot and horseback.

  2. A member of a European military unit that was formerly composed of heavily armed cavalry.

    1. The king sent a dragoon to restore order in the town square.
    2. During the Napoleonic Wars, the dragoon played a crucial role in many battles.

Synonyms

cavalryman force coerce bully
dragoon transitive-verb

  1. To force someone to do something they don't want to do.

    1. My friend tried to dragoon me into going to the party.
    2. She didn't want to participate, but her colleagues dragooned her into leading the presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dragoon" in English means: A soldier who is part of a cavalry (horseback) unit, especially in the past., A member of a European military unit that was formerly composed of heavily armed cavalry..

The phonetic transcription of "dragoon" is /drəˈɡuːn/ in British English and /drəˈɡuːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dragoon": cavalryman, force, coerce, bully.

Example usage of "dragoon": "The dragoon rode his horse quickly to deliver the message.". More examples on the page.