snapper
Snapper (noun) means any of a large family of saltwater fish, many of which are popular as food. Example: “Grilled red snapper was the special of the day.”
How to use snapper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to the fish; also used for the football position and the snapping turtle.
Word forms
snappered past tense, snappers plural, snappers plural, snappers singular
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Etymology
From snap + the agent suffix -er, originally meaning "one that snaps or bites."
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What does “snapper” mean?
The word “snapper” means any of a large family of saltwater fish, many of which are popular as food. In plain terms, most commonly refers to the fish; also used for the football position and the snapping turtle.
How do you pronounce “snapper”?
“Snapper” is pronounced SNAP (/ˈsnæpɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “snapper” in a sentence?
Here is “snapper” used in a sentence: “Grilled red snapper was the special of the day.”
What part of speech is “snapper”?
“Snapper” is a noun.
How many meanings does “snapper” have?
“Snapper” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of a large family of saltwater fish, many of which are popular as food.