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

Meanwhile, punter Rigoberto Sanchez and long snapper Luke Rhodes remain among the league’s best at their respective positions. — James Boyd, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Snakehead fillets, conversely, have a texture much more similar to saltwater species like snapper and grouper. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026

McCullough is back for his fifth season as the team’s long snapper. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 June 2026

Try the edamame dumplings, Keys-y bouillabaisse with yellowtail snapper, daily catch, or whole seasonal fish served with tropical slaw, citrus, and jasmine rice to keep on theme. — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 June 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