snapper

[snap-er]

noun

plural

snapper ,

plural

snappers, snappers .

1. any of several large marine food fishes of the family Lutjanidae.

2. any of various other fishes, as the bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix.

3. snapping turtle.

4. Informal.,  a person in charge of a group of workers.

5. a tuft or knot of cotton, horsehair, hemp, etc., at the tip of a whip's lash; cracker; popper.

snapper

/ ˈsnæpə /

noun

1. any large sharp-toothed percoid food fish of the family Lutjanidae of warm and tropical coastal regions See also red snapper

2. a sparid food fish, Chrysophrys auratus, of Australia and New Zealand, that has a pinkish body covered with blue spots

3. another name for bluefish snapping turtle

4. a person or thing that snaps

5. informal,  a person who takes snapshots; photographer

6. informal,  a baby

Word History and Origins

Origin of snapper¹

First recorded in 1525–35; snap + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Anchored by kicker Cameron Dicker, punter JK Scott and long snapper Josh Harris, the Chargers’ specialists have been a bedrock of stability the past three seasons.

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Marred by injuries, the team placed several players on injured reserve, with long snapper Josh Harris and defensive back Deane Leonard sidelined for at least four games and linebacker Junior Colson lost for the season.

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This summer, the company plans to add salmon and red snapper to its offerings.

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Reach is an elite long snapper and terrific linebacker.

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It’s not easy for NFL long snappers to stand out, their exacting trade hinging exclusively on repeating the same action without fail or fanfare.

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