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

For example, Anderson-Haynes recommends snapper instead of salmon for clients in the African diaspora. —Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 Jan. 2026

On Thursday, Louisiana long-snapper Carter Milliron joined the Gators, who earlier signed Tulane place-kicker Patrick Durkin and punt Alec Clark. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026

Offensive tackle Christian Martin, who started 12 games at left tackle for Colorado State last season, and former Arkansas long snapper Zach Haber are other recent signings. —Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026

Falcons long snapper Liam McCullough chatted with reporters Monday. —D. Orlando Ledbetter, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026

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