zapper

noun

zap·​per ˈza-pər 

: one that zaps: such as

a

: an electronic device designed to attract and kill insects

b

: a person who habitually changes channels (as to avoid commercials)

c

: a remote control device used for zapping

Examples of zapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Evading the zapper were the eight flies in the salad prep area, four in the dessert area and three on the wall near the serving utensils at the hot buffet. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

This outdoor bug zapper is equipped with a high-voltage 4200-volt electric grid with long range. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

Some states have enacted laws specifically targeting zappers. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

And because Southern summers come with their fair share of bugs, be sure to grab this electric bug zapper for your porch or patio. — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zapper

• capper
• clapper
• dapper
• flapper
• kapur
• mapper
• napper
• rapper
• sapper
• snapper
• tapper
• trapper