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

Long snapper Ross Matiscik hurt his shoulder, and that meant defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton had to take over. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Long snapper Ross Matiscik injured his right shoulder against the Eagles, and the Jaguars are signing veteran Jacob Bobenmoyer to fill in for him. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

DiCanio has reprised his role on defense, moved to right guard on offense and has become the long snapper too. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Guys who last this long in the NFL are usually kickers, long snappers, and maybe a few quarterbacks. — Mac Engel october 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 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