snifter
Americannoun
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Also called inhaler. a pear-shaped glass, narrowing at the top to intensify the aroma of brandy, liqueur, etc.
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Informal. a very small drink of liquor.
noun
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a pear-shaped glass with a short stem and a bowl that narrows towards the top so that the aroma of brandy or a liqueur is retained
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informal a small quantity of alcoholic drink
Etymology
Origin of snifter
1840–50; derivative of snifter to sniff, snivel, Middle English snyfter; imitative
Example Sentences
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Phileas Fogg, played by David Tennant, utters these words in disbelief but also in celebration over a snifter of brandy in the finale of "Around the World in 80 Days."
From Salon ● Feb. 21, 2022
Brandy snifter photos were a special occasion, something to get dressed up for.
From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2022
“In 1955, a gun onstage was like a brandy snifter — just ye olde prop,” said Mathew Wright, director of “Office Hour” at ArtsWest.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2019
Rose’s ashes were in an urn on the bar, next to a snifter of Grand Marnier, her favorite.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 20, 2018
Judge Quinzy entered the room in three long strides, bearing a snifter of some dark, syrupy liquid.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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