noun
sniffer
SNIHF
Sniffer (noun) means someone or something that sniffs — including a trained detection dog. Example: “The sniffer dog found the hidden drugs in seconds.”
noun
1
Someone or something that sniffs — including a trained detection dog.
"The sniffer dog found the hidden drugs in seconds."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- sniffers
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Etymology
From sniff + -er.
Rhymes for sniffer
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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.
