Snuffer Definition

snŭfər
noun
A device with a cone on the end of a handle, for extinguishing a burning candle.
Webster's New World
One who uses snuff.
American Heritage
A candlesnuffer.
American Heritage
An instrument designed to open and close like a pair of scissors, for snuffing a candle.
Webster's New World
One who snuffs out candles.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • snuff user

Other Word Forms of Snuffer

Noun

Singular:
snuffer
Plural:
snuffers

Origin of Snuffer

  • snuff +"Ž -er

    From Wiktionary

Snuffer Sentence Examples

  • Use a candle snuffer or a metal spoon to put the candle out.

  • The most effective way to extinguish the flame of a candle is to use a candle snuffer.

  • Pat Cherry brought an unusual shaped brass candle snuffer and a signature rocking blotter pad.

  • An Old Sheffield Plate octagonal snuffer tray made by Shaw & Fisher of England in the late 18th century.

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Words Starting With

SSNSNU

Words Ending With

RERFER

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