snapper
noun
any of several large marine food fishes of the family Lutjanidae.
snappers
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pluralof snapper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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We've been speaking to snappers about the art of the "one shot" - and also asking showbiz experts why we're all so fascinated by the snatched backseat photo.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
And yes, colleges need good, reliable long snappers to help their punters and kickers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
Those sharks, turtles, baby snappers and hundreds of other species tend to die in the nets or on the deck of the boat.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
The decision was curious at the time — rarely are long snappers drafted, let alone traded up for, and Cheeseman wasn’t even the top long snapper on most analysts’ draft boards.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
My mother wasn’t keen on fishing, but she was always happy when we’d come back with a cooler full of snappers.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
