puffer

American  

[puhf-er] / ˈpʌf ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that puffs.

2. Also called blowfish, globefish.  any of various fishes of the family Tetraodontidae, capable of inflating the body with water or air until it resembles a globe, the spines in the skin becoming erected: several species contain the potent nerve poison tetrodotoxin.

3. a warm and lightweight jacket, coat, or vest with sections separated by quilted stitching and filled with down or synthetic fibers.

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puffer British  

/ ˈpʌfə /

noun

1. a person or thing that puffs

2. Also called: globefish.  any marine plectognath fish of the family Tetraodontidae, having an elongated spiny body that can be inflated to form a globe

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Etymology

Origin of puffer

First recorded in 1620–30; puff + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Volunteers walked around venues in bright yellow branded puffers, while Charli xcx fans rocked Brat Green beanies from the premiere of “The Moment,” one of three films she appeared in.

From The Wall Street Journal

The collection also featured brocade capes, puffer jackets and long wool coats with oversized fur cuffs.

From Barron's

The appointment of Rongone is a “forward-looking decision,” said Ruffini, who in 2003 acquired the brand, which has roots in French ski culture and is best known for its premium winter puffer jackets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Recently, while fighting a cold and struggling to get my boys out the door to school, I pulled my huge puffer over sweatpants and a sweatshirt.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 33-year-old stops to pick up candles and hoodies, board games and puffer jackets for infants.

From The Wall Street Journal