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

The city is renowned for its sport fishing and is home to many species, including marlin, snapper, dolphinfish, yellowfin tuna and more. —Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024

Florida’s Lionfish Problem Lionfish are ravenous, invasive, predatory fish that have taken up residence in the waters around the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast, feeding on grouper, snapper, and other gamefish species in the area. —Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2024

There are a total of 18 stakeholders in the new ownership group, Kaufmann said, with new minority partners including former NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick, Carolina Panthers long snapper JJ Jansen and former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow among others. —Nicky Wolcott, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2024

Specificity has changed the kicker position, not unlike at long snapper or holder, Slye noted. —Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

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