snifter

noun

snif·ter | \ ˈsnif-tər

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Definition of snifter

1 : a small drink of distilled liquor

2 : a short-stemmed goblet with a bowl narrowing toward the top

Examples of snifter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Poured into a snifter, these are beers to savor through an evening, their complexities evolving as the minutes tick by. — Star Tribune, "Boozy, barrel-aged beers perfect for cold weather," 16 Dec. 2020 Winners, drawn at random, will be able to buy an allotment of four beers and a snifter for $130. — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, "Goose Island shifting first Bourbon County release to United Center drive-thru event due to COVID-19," 5 Oct. 2020 That’s a lot of backstory for a snifter of spirit at the end of dinner, but Guillaudeu isn’t afraid to get into heavy topics over dessert. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "Can drinking brandy help solve climate change?," 20 May 2020 Connoisseur reception tickets include all the benefits of early admission plus a private reception area with premium and large format beers, catered appetizers from local restaurants, coat check, private restrooms and a souvenir glass snifter. — Emma Austin, The Courier-Journal, "Bottoms up! First Louisville Winter Beerfest lets you choose from 325+ different brews," 21 Jan. 2020 Connoisseur-reception: Same amenities as regular-admission plus private reception area with premium and large-format beers, catered appetizers, coat check, private restrooms and special souvenir glass snifter. — Marc Bona, cleveland, "Cleveland Beerfest returning in 2020," 19 Nov. 2019 We were seated near the bar at a round, marble table with wide, cushioned chairs that were almost too comfortable, perhaps better to recline with a brandy snifter than to dine. — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Review: The Terrace Grill at the Dalmar in Fort Lauderdale is a good-looking disappointment," 20 June 2019 Samples, growlers, pints, snifters and goblets are offered, based on beer styles. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Fat Head's Brewery's Canton operation chugging along smoothly," 11 May 2018 The concoction stewed for about 5 minutes before Quinn pushed the plunger and poured the beer into a snifter. — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, "You can make your own pastry stout at Beer Temple. But should you? We test it out," 11 May 2018

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“Snifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snifter. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.

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snifter

noun

English Language Learners Definition of snifter

: a glass with a narrow rim, a wide bowl, and a short stem that is used especially for drinking brandy

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