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: a device similar to a pair of scissors for cropping and holding the snuff of a candle
—usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
The torch snuffer came after a member of the show’s crew lodged a similar complaint and Spilo was eliminated and sent home.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Refusing to relinquish his new Probst hosting duties, grabbing the snuffer, and snuffing Sol’s torch anyway would have been absolutely epic.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Wick trimmers, snuffers, and nice matches are always welcome in a candle lover;s household.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 10 Oct. 2024
In the absence of a snuffer, the candle's lid can be used to safely extinguish your flame and protect your room’s air quality.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024
Sophie Hengst, 26, an interior designer from Milwaukee, wanted to thank her bridesmaids via proposal boxes that included a candle and candle snuffer.
—Andrew Zucker, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2023
The collection also includes a gold wick trimmer ($65) to ensure an even burn and a matching snuffer ($50) to gently extinguish flames.
—Pia Velasco, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2023
The wick trimmer keeps wicks at a safe burning height and reduces soot, and the snuffer helps reduce smokiness when putting out a flame.
—Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023
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Noun
Have a proper extinguisher or candle snuffer nearby.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
The torch snuffer came after a member of the show’s crew lodged a similar complaint and Spilo was eliminated and sent home.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Refusing to relinquish his new Probst hosting duties, grabbing the snuffer, and snuffing Sol’s torch anyway would have been absolutely epic.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Wick trimmers, snuffers, and nice matches are always welcome in a candle lover;s household.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 10 Oct. 2024
In the absence of a snuffer, the candle's lid can be used to safely extinguish your flame and protect your room’s air quality.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024
Sophie Hengst, 26, an interior designer from Milwaukee, wanted to thank her bridesmaids via proposal boxes that included a candle and candle snuffer.
—Andrew Zucker, New York Times, 22 Nov. 2023
The collection also includes a gold wick trimmer ($65) to ensure an even burn and a matching snuffer ($50) to gently extinguish flames.
—Pia Velasco, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2023
The wick trimmer keeps wicks at a safe burning height and reduces soot, and the snuffer helps reduce smokiness when putting out a flame.
—Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2023
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“Snuffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snuffer. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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