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

At long snapper, David Bird transferred in from California. —Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025

And Martinez tied it 3-3 on a backdoor snapper with 3:44 left. —Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025

But the Bengals’ long snapper had been injured, and the kick was blocked because the snap from the backup long snapper was slow. —Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025

Spearing a snapper or a lobster takes considerable skill and patience, but with the sea turtles, reef sharks, and spotted eagle rays wriggling around down there, the appealing scenery is worth the trek. —Alex Schechter, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing snapper

• alligator snapper
• red snapper
• snapper-back

Rhymes for snapper

• capper
• clapper
• dapper
• flapper
• kapur
• mapper
• napper
• rapper
• sapper
• tapper
• trapper
• wrapper

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