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- [snif-ter]
- /ˈsnɪf tər/
- /ˈsnɪf.tər/
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- [snif-ter]
- /ˈsnɪf tər/
Definitions of snifter word
- noun snifter Also called inhaler. a pear-shaped glass, narrowing at the top to intensify the aroma of brandy, liqueur, etc. 1
- noun snifter Informal. a very small drink of liquor. 1
- noun snifter small shot of alcohol 1
- noun snifter brandy glass 1
- countable noun snifter A snifter is a small amount of an alcoholic drink. 0
- countable noun snifter A snifter is a bowl-shaped glass used for drinking brandy. 0
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Origin of snifter
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; derivative of snifter to sniff, snivel, Middle English snyfter; imitative
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Parts of speech for Snifter
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snifter popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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snifter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for snifter
noun snifter
- dram — dynamic random-access memory
- glass — Carter, 1858–1946, U.S. statesman.
- goblet — a drinking glass with a foot and stem.
- highball — a drink of whiskey mixed with club soda or ginger ale and served with ice in a tall glass.
- drink — to take water or other liquid into the mouth and swallow it; imbibe.
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