snapper

noun

snap·​per ˈsna-pər 

plural snappers

1

: one that snaps: such as

a

: something (such as a remark) that gives new orientation to a situation or utterance

b(1)

: snapping turtle

(2)

: click beetle

2

plural also snapper

a

: any of numerous active carnivorous fishes (family Lutjanidae) of warm seas important as food and often as sport fishes

b

: any of several immature fishes (such as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper

Examples of snapper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among snappers, Jansen is tied for second in games played behind only Trey Junkin (281). —Joseph Person, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025

Along with Piñeiro, long snapper JJ Jansen and punter Johnny Hekker are also pending free agents. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025

Long snapper Rick Lovato and his wife Jordan welcomed their first baby in October — plenty of time to prep the super-cute Super Bowl onesie. —Alex Apatoff, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025

Former Bears long snapper Pat Mannelly recalled playing a round of golf in the offseason at Conway Farms in Lake Forest with Chandler, who was retired and visiting. —Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing snapper

• alligator snapper
• red snapper
• snapper-back

Kids Definition

snapper

noun

snap·​per ˈsnap-ər 

plural snappers

1

a

: something that snaps

b

: snapping turtle

2

plural also snapper

a

: any of a large family of active flesh-eating fishes of warm seas that are important as food and sport fishes

b

: any of several immature fishes (as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper