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

Leandro Gutierrez, 5-11, 185, senior, Hagerty Gutierrez is mostly known for his abilities as Hagerty’s leading rusher at running back, but the senior was also a solid linebacker and one of the top long snappers in the country. —Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026

Third in victories is long-snapper James Winchester at 129, and fourth is former punter Dustin Colquitt at 125. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Jan. 2026

The menu is diverse, offering everything from local Turks Island conch salad to steamed snapper and burgers. —Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025

Gifford’s reaction Linebacker Luke Gifford was elated at his selection to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games along with McCaffery, Kittle, left tackle Trent Williams, fullback Kyle Juszczyk and long-snapper Jon Weeks, with return specialist Skyy Moore as an alternate. —Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 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