drake

noun

ˈdrāk How to pronounce drake (audio)
: a male duck

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The first two drakes were taken over 35 years ago. — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2025 And now that silly goose still out here shaking dat a** for drake every day. — Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 18 July 2025 What’s the weather forecast for sunday night and why does drake not wear sleeves? — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026 But certain kobolds known as drakes may appear as fiery dragons, which can fly through the air like stripes in the sky. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drake

Word History

Etymology

Middle English; akin to Old High German antrahho drake

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drake was in the 14th century

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“Drake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drake. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Drake

biographical name

ˈdrāk How to pronounce Drake (audio)
Sir Francis 1540(or 1543)–1596 English navigator and buccaneer

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