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

Quick hits Panthers long snapper JJ Jansen and Cardinals defensive end Calais Campbell are no longer the NFL’s active co-leaders in games played (268). —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025

It was autographed by coach Andy Reid, kicker Harrison Butker, punter Matt Araiza and long snapper James Winchester. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025

Game captains Quarterback Jayden Maiava, linebacker Eric Gentry, offensive lineman Tobias Raymond, defensive lineman Devan Thompkins and long snapper Hank Pepper were all named captains for Saturday’s Notre Dame game. —Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025

Other offerings include golden eye snapper with squash blossom, baby zucchini, and smoked pine tree broth, A5 Wagyu duck with ganjang aged for 15 years, and a citrus posset with tangerine and lemon. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025

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