snapback

1 of 2

noun

snap·​back ˈsnap-ˌbak 

1

: a football snap

2

: a sudden rebound or recovery

a snapback of prices on the stock exchange

snap back

2 of 2

verb

snapped back; snapping back; snaps back

intransitive verb

: to make a quick or vigorous recovery

Synonyms of snapback

Noun

• recovery
• rehabilitation

Verb

• recover
• come back
• improve

Examples of snapback in a Sentence

Noun

the doctor predicted a quick snapback for the rugged young soldier

Verb

teenagers will often snap back remarkably quickly

analysts hoped that the economy would snap back over the next few months

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The snapback mechanism reactivated six U.N. Security Council resolutions that address Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile program, reinstate economic sanctions against Iran and contain other restrictions. —Stephanie Liechtenstein The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 21 Nov. 2025

In 2010, Democrats lost a net 63 seats, the biggest snapback since 1938. —Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025

Verb

Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey had TD catches and Vidal rushed for a career-high 126 yards for the Chargers (8-4), who snapped back from an embarrassing loss at Jacksonville for their fourth win in five games to keep pressure on the Denver Broncos atop the AFC West. —CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025

The audience groaned at her words, prompting Griffin to snap back at the crowd. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snapback

• aback
• anzac
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback

Kids Definition

snapback

1 of 2 noun

snap·​back ˈsnap-ˌbak 

: a sudden rebound or recovery

snap back

2 of 2 verb

(ˈ)snap-ˈbak

: to make a quick recovery

snap back after an illness