plural snappers
1
: one that snaps: such as
a
: something (such as a remark) that gives new orientation to a situation or utterance
b(1)
(2)
2
plural also snapper
a
: any of numerous active carnivorous fishes (family Lutjanidae) of warm seas important as food and often as sport fishes
b
: any of several immature fishes (such as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper
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Then the Chiefs had to get set, and long-snapper James Winchester needed to get the ball to holder Matt Araiza — all within that 17-second span.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The most breathtaking sight might be the blue and pink fish at Blue MaoMao Arch schooling, alongside clouds of kingfish, snapper, and other species.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
The hotel also caters to anglers—trophy fish (bonefish, permit and tarpon) can be caught alongside more common varieties (snapper and jack).
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
With the Bears trailing by as many as 10 points late in the game, former USC star long snapper Jake Olson sent a message to Williams on social media.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The most breathtaking sight might be the blue and pink fish at Blue MaoMao Arch schooling, alongside clouds of kingfish, snapper, and other species.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
The hotel also caters to anglers—trophy fish (bonefish, permit and tarpon) can be caught alongside more common varieties (snapper and jack).
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
With the Bears trailing by as many as 10 points late in the game, former USC star long snapper Jake Olson sent a message to Williams on social media.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Snapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapper. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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snapper
noun
snap·per
ˈsnap-ər 
plural snappers
1
a
: something that snaps
b
2
plural also snapper
a
: any of a large family of active flesh-eating fishes of warm seas that are important as food and sport fishes
b
: any of several immature fishes (as the young of the bluefish) that resemble a snapper
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