Folklore Symbols

noun a portable container used as a toilet, especially at night or indoors

• In the 18th century, chamber pots were commonly used as a means of indoor sanitation.
• My grandmother still has a chamber pot hidden in the attic for emergencies.
• I can't believe he actually used a chamber pot instead of going to the bathroom.
• His mind was like a messy chamber pot, filled with random thoughts and ideas.

noun a mythical creature resembling a reptile or serpent, often depicted as breathing fire and having wings

• Legends of a fierce dragon terrorizing the kingdom have been passed down for generations.
• I heard there's a new movie coming out about a dragon and a knight.
• That car is so fast, it's like a dragon on wheels!
• Her temper was like a fire-breathing dragon when she found out the truth.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• The tradition of drowning the shamrock involves placing a shamrock in a glass of whiskey and toasting to good health.
• Let's head to the pub and drown the shamrock to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
• We're going to drown the shamrock at the party tonight, so make sure to wear green!
• After a long day at work, I like to drown the shamrock by relaxing with a good book.