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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From rich, meaty cuts like swordfish and salmon to more delicate fillets like snapper and flounder, fish thrives over high heat—developing a smoky char while staying tender and flaky inside.
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Phoebe Fry, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Ultimately, punter Bradley Pinion and long snapper Tucker Addington outlasted Seth Vernon and Taybor Pepper, respectively.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Menu highlights include the Swiss chard pastry and a snapper crudo.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Wedgewood saved a Mats Zuccarello snapper, but lost his stick somewhere along the way.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
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Phoebe Fry, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Ultimately, punter Bradley Pinion and long snapper Tucker Addington outlasted Seth Vernon and Taybor Pepper, respectively.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Menu highlights include the Swiss chard pastry and a snapper crudo.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Wedgewood saved a Mats Zuccarello snapper, but lost his stick somewhere along the way.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
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“Snapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snapper. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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