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

Like Bell, running back Jaylen Wright (stinger/foot), cornerback JuJu Brents (knee) and long snapper Tucker Addington (shoulder), who again was in a red, non-contact jersey Thursday, were all limited. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

The menu—think local catches like tripletail and snapper as well as excellent steaks—is largely sourced from nearby farms and vendors. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026

This year, a striking image of a northern gannet (Morus bassanus) in Scottish waters has earned UK snapper Henley Spiers the grand prize. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

The Dolphins did not elevate long snapper Cal Adomitis, meaning that Tucker Addington -- who was listed as questionable with a shoulder injury -- should be able to play Sunday. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 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