snapper

noun

snap·​per ˈsna-pər 

plural snappers

1

: one that snaps: such as

a

: something (such as a remark) that gives new orientation to a situation or utterance

b(1)

: snapping turtle

(2)

: click beetle

2

plural also snapper

a

: any of numerous active carnivorous fishes (family Lutjanidae) of warm seas important as food and often as sport fishes

b

: any of several immature fishes (such as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper

Examples of snapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Christopher was a long snapper at Baylor, and Matthew will be a junior attackman for the High Point lacrosse team. —Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024

Grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, tuna – the patriotic Queen conch and spiny lobster, too. —Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024

Vlasic made a heady centering pass from the half wall to Bedard, who scored on a one-time snapper. —Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024

The only positions for which the Bills declined to bring in competition were long snapper and kicker. —Tim Graham, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing snapper

• alligator snapper
• red snapper
• snapper-back

Kids Definition

snapper

noun

snap·​per ˈsnap-ər 

plural snappers

1

a

: something that snaps

b

: snapping turtle

2

plural also snapper

a

: any of a large family of active flesh-eating fishes of warm seas that are important as food and sport fishes

b

: any of several immature fishes (as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper