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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

The menu includes small bites (like deviled eggs, pigs in a blanket, lobster rolls, and stone crab claws) and larger plates (like lemon spaghetti with king crab and Florida snapper with salsa roja). —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2023

Chapman, who also served as Auburn’s holder last season, will also return his battery mate on punts, with long snapper Jacob Quattlebaum back for another season. —Tom Green | [e-mail], al, 25 Feb. 2023

Who can afford to mangle a dainty snapper fillet or spend time scrubbing away crisped rice? —Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2023

Long snapper Max Schmidly committed to Arkansas over several SEC and ACC schools Monday after visiting Fayetteville over the weekend. —Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2023

O’Quinn became close with former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett and with former Cowboys Pro Bowl long snapper L.P. Ladouceur, his favorite player. —Dallas News, 31 Jan. 2023

Earlier this month, the Star-Telegram reported Suzanne Choate Arceneaux encountered a similar-looking snapper eel along the shore of Galveston Bay. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2023

For the best results, choose firm-fleshed, fairly thin fillets, such as catfish or snapper. —Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2023

Veteran snapper Jamie Ferguson was on-hand to capture some of the sharpest looks to be seen. —Aleks Cvetkovic, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing snapper

• alligator snapper
• red snapper
• snapper-back

• alligator snapper
• red snapper
• snapper-back

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