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

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

Consumer fireworks don't include items like sparklers or novelty items like party poppers and snappers, which can be purchased at any time throughout Pennsylvania. —Finch Walker, USA Today, 12 June 2026

Vasey was the team's long snapper in 2017 and 2018, when the Nittany Lions won the Fiesta Bowl and lost the Citrus Bowl, respectively. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026

And then came a whole snapper served with Southeast Asian dipping sauces, piles of fresh herbs, and lettuce wrappers. —Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 9 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