Explore Drag through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like pull or draw. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Drag in a sentence
Related words
Drag meaning
- Resistance of a fluid to something moving through it.
- Any force acting in opposition to the motion of an object.
- A device dragged along the bottom of a body of water in search of something, e.g. a dead body, or in fishing.
Synonyms of Drag
Using Drag
- The main meaning on this page is: Resistance of a fluid to something moving through it. | Any force acting in opposition to the motion of an object. | A device dragged along the bottom of a body of water in search of something, e.g. a dead body, or in fishing.
- Useful related words include: pull, draw, move, go.
- In the example corpus, drag often appears in combinations such as: drag race, drag queen, the drag.
Context around Drag
- Average sentence length in these examples: 30.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 15 start, 5 middle, 0 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Drag
- In this selection, "drag" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 30.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, offers, targeted, shows, race, queen and queens stand out and add context to how "drag" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 17th annual drag show for, a drag camp that, drag race, drag queens and drag show. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "drag" sits close to words such as abilities, aviation and decrease, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with drag
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Other incidents targeted drag shows, drag brunches and drag bingo games. (11 words)
The main sources of friction are rolling friction and fluid drag (air drag or water drag). (16 words)
A drag queen may either pick or be given a drag name by a friend or "drag mother". (18 words)
After Queen Latifah announced Taylor Swift's name, she and a group of drag queens came to the stage to accept her award — and many online believe Travolta thought one of the drag queens, "RuPaul’s Drag Race" alum Jade Jolie, was Taylor herself. (44 words)
This year marks the 17th annual Drag Show for Syracuse University’s Pride Union, a tradition that Quincy Nolan, the organization’s president, has a special attachment to: The first time Nolan performed in drag was at the Drag Show two years ago. (43 words)
Sometimes I think it would be nice if I could show people out there who love drag but don’t stick with it past “Drag Race” a full update on who I’ve become and the fierce drag artist I am. (41 words)
Example sentences (20)
A drag camp that teaches kids as young as seven years old to “learn how drag can brighten up your life” offers drag makeup kits, according to an event link.
Other incidents targeted drag shows, drag brunches and drag bingo games.
The series has since inspired several international spinoffs, including 's Drag Race UK, Drag Race Sweden and Drag Race Germany.
As a drag queen who did not make any money from drag in the first three years, Mooseknuckle has advice for those looking to enter the drag stage, or new performers who may feel lost.
But “Drag Race” has also skewed viewers’ definition of drag — no drag kings have ever competed on the series, Testa noted, and the judges have long imposed somewhat traditional beauty standards upon contestants.
It will feature Marina Summers, a 'Drag Race UK Vs The World' finalist, Davina De Campo from Drag Race UK season one, and A'Whora from Drag Race season two.
Lewis, who became interested in drag after watching RuPaul's Drag Race, added: "RuPaul is a huge inspiration - because they are an inspiration to every drag queen.
Sometimes I think it would be nice if I could show people out there who love drag but don’t stick with it past “Drag Race” a full update on who I’ve become and the fierce drag artist I am.
He’s not connected to big drag outfits like the famous “RuPaul’s Drag Race”; most of his experience with drag comes from behind the scenes working security at a club.
After Queen Latifah announced Taylor Swift's name, she and a group of drag queens came to the stage to accept her award — and many online believe Travolta thought one of the drag queens, "RuPaul’s Drag Race" alum Jade Jolie, was Taylor herself.
Drag King DSM – As one of the largest drag king shows in the nation, Drag King DSM will kick off its second annual Pride Fest event at Wooly’s.
Montreal Pride organized "Drag Superstars" - featuring some of the most popular drag queens from the reality competition "RuPaul's Drag Race." at Parc des Faubourgs in Montreal on Thursday August 15, 2019.
Part of the reason Lamé started the drag cabaret was as a way to help members of the drag community find steady, long-term work and to give drag performers emerging into the scene their first big break in the spotlight.
Phoenix, who has been doing drag for five to six years, said Pitt’s drag show was one to remember, and it helped spread drag to a wider audience.
This year marks the 17th annual Drag Show for Syracuse University’s Pride Union, a tradition that Quincy Nolan, the organization’s president, has a special attachment to: The first time Nolan performed in drag was at the Drag Show two years ago.
A drag queen may either pick or be given a drag name by a friend or "drag mother".
Drag queen names José Maria Gonzalez reading about drag characters Consuelo and Obvióla sets the stage for the comedy plot of Wild Side Story There are various types of drag names.
The drag forces consist of aerodynamic drag on the superstructure of the system (components of the boat situated above the waterline), as well as the hydrodynamic drag on the submerged portion of the system.
The main sources of friction are rolling friction and fluid drag (air drag or water drag).
To substitute the lack of legal protection, drag queens revert to social norms in order to protect their intellectual property. citation Drag shows and venues Lorella Sukkiarini, an Italian drag queen, preparing stage make-up.
Phrases with drag
These phrases have their own page with example sentences containing the full combination:
Common combinations with drag
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- drag race 31×
- drag queen 29×
- the drag 29×
- drag queens 25×
- drag shows 14×
- in drag 14×
- drag show 14×
- rupaul drag 11×
- of drag 10×
- drag on 10×