noun
snapper
SNAP
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.”
noun
1
Any of a large family of saltwater fish, many of which are popular as food.
"Grilled red snapper was the special of the day."
2
The player in American football who passes the ball backward between his legs to start a play.
"The snapper fumbled the ball right before the play began."
3
Short for snapping turtle.
"They spotted a snapper sunning itself on the log."
How to use snapper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly refers to the fish; also used for the football position and the snapping turtle.
Common pairings
red snapper
snapping turtle
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Word forms
- Plural
- snappers
- Third person singular
- snappers
- Past tense
- snappered
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Etymology
From snap + the agent suffix -er, originally meaning "one that snaps or bites."
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Rhymes for snapper
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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.
