Synonyms of snob

snob

noun

ˈsnäb 

as in snot

a person who has an offensive air of superiority and tends to ignore or disdain anyone regarded as inferior

the snobs at the museum fund-raiser turned their little noses up at us because we weren't wearing designer outfits

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snot
• elitist
• snoot
• name-dropper
• social climber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snob

Alessi Pulcina Stove Top Coffee Maker Beloved by coffee snobs and design aficionados alike, the Alessi stovetop coffee maker blends high-quality brewing with a form that is beautiful enough to leave out all day long. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

According to greenhead snobs, some of my best duck hunts were for nothing more than scraps? — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2026

So maybe just relax, fashion snobs, and have yourself one of those honey deuce cocktails. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Breaking down the song of the summer debate Music reviewers on social media are, more often than not, pretentious snobs who take themselves too seriously, but Mic The Snare is a welcome change of pace. — Moises Mendez Ii, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026