noun

sniffer

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Sniffer (noun) means someone or something that sniffs — including a trained detection dog. Example: “The sniffer dog found the hidden drugs in seconds.”

noun

Someone or something that sniffs — including a trained detection dog.

"The sniffer dog found the hidden drugs in seconds."

A software or hardware tool used to intercept and inspect data traveling across a network.

"The security team used a packet sniffer to trace the attack."

How to use sniffer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither something that sniffs literally (like a detection dog) or a tool that monitors network data.

Common pairings

sniffer dog packet sniffer network sniffer

Word forms

sniffers plural

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Etymology

From sniff + -er.

Rhymes for sniffer

differ stiffer Pfeiffer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sniffer” mean?

The word “sniffer” means someone or something that sniffs — including a trained detection dog. In plain terms, either something that sniffs literally (like a detection dog) or a tool that monitors network data.

How do you pronounce “sniffer”?

“Sniffer” is pronounced SNIHF (/ˈsnɪfɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sniffer” in a sentence?

Here is “sniffer” used in a sentence: “The sniffer dog found the hidden drugs in seconds.”

What part of speech is “sniffer”?

“Sniffer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “sniffer” have?

“Sniffer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone or something that sniffs — including a trained detection dog.