snorter

noun

snort·​er ˈsnȯr-tər How to pronounce snorter (audio)
1
: one that snorts
2
: something that is extraordinary or prominent : humdinger
3

Examples of snorter in a Sentence

a real snorter of an action movie that lives up to all the hype

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of snorter was in 1601

Dictionary Entries Near snorter

Cite this Entry

“Snorter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snorter. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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