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snif·​ter | \ ˈsnif-tər How to pronounce snifter (audio) \

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 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 Two 12-ounce cans of Evasion and a commemorative snifter glass are included in the ticket price. — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, "The best Indianapolis food and drink events in April," 2 Apr. 2018 So raise your favorite snifter or stein and get ready to experience the adults-only side of Louisville’s largest annual civic celebration, the Kentucky Derby Festival. — Kentucky Derby Festival, The Courier-Journal, "Sipping Your Way Through The Kentucky Derby Festival," 21 Mar. 2018 Brandy still suffers from a stuffy image of snifters and smoking jackets, and thousand-dollar bottlings in crystal decanters. — Jason Wilson, New York Times, "To Make Its Case, Armagnac Has to Teach the Teachers," 18 Dec. 2017 And of course, appropriate glassware, such as a snifter, makes a real difference. — Robert Allen, Detroit Free Press, "Big beers: They offer lots of oomph and plenty of flavor for wintertime socializing," 9 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of snifter

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for snifter

English dialect, sniff, snort, from Middle English, to sniff, snort

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The first known use of snifter was in 1844

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“Snifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snifter. Accessed 28 Feb. 2020.

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snifter

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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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