Snifter

Pronunciation: /ˈsnɪftər/

Definitions of snifter

noun a type of glass with a short stem and a wide bowl, used for serving brandy or other spirits

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a snifter on the table.

A2 She poured herself a snifter of brandy.

B1 The bartender handed me a snifter of whiskey.

B2 He swirled the snifter of cognac before taking a sip.

C1 The connoisseur could tell the age of the whiskey just by smelling it in the snifter.

C2 The crystal snifter glistened in the candlelight as she took a sip of the rare scotch.

Examples of snifter in a Sentence

formal The sommelier poured a small amount of the vintage wine into a snifter for the guest to taste.

informal I like to sip my whiskey from a snifter because it makes me feel fancy.

slang Let's grab a snifter and have a drink at the bar tonight.

figurative She held the snifter of memories close to her heart, cherishing the moments they represented.

Grammatical Forms of snifter

• past tense: snifted
• plural: snifters
• comparative: more snifter
• superlative: most snifter
• present tense: snifts
• future tense: will snifter
• perfect tense: have snifted
• continuous tense: is snifting
• singular: snifter
• positive degree: snifter
• infinitive: to snifter
• gerund: snifting
• participle: snifted

Origin and Evolution of snifter

First Known Use: 1805 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'snifter' is believed to have originated from the Dutch word 'snijder', which means a tailor or cutter. It was used to describe a type of glass that was shaped like a tailor's snips or scissors.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'snifter' evolved to refer to a type of glass used for drinking spirits, particularly brandy or cognac. It is also commonly used to describe a small amount of liquor served in such a glass.