Pronunciation: /snɑb/
noun a person who believes that their tastes in a particular area are superior to those of others
A1 She is a snob because she only likes expensive things.
A2 He comes across as a snob because he always talks about his high-class lifestyle.
B1 The snob looked down on anyone who didn't have a college degree.
B2 Despite his wealth, he was not a snob and treated everyone with respect.
C1 The snob's elitist attitude made it difficult for him to make genuine connections with others.
C2 Her reputation as a snob preceded her, but once you got to know her, she was actually quite down-to-earth.
verb none
A1 She snobs people who don't have the latest fashion trends.
A2 He snobs anyone who doesn't speak perfect English.
B1 The wealthy woman snobs those who shop at discount stores.
B2 The professor snobs students who do not participate in class discussions.
C1 The art critic snobs amateur artists who lack technical skill.
C2 The celebrity snobs anyone who isn't famous or influential in their field.
adjective snobbish
A1 She is a snob when it comes to choosing restaurants.
A2 He can be a bit snobbish about his taste in music.
B1 The snobbish attitude of the upper class was evident at the party.
B2 Her snobbish behavior towards people from different backgrounds was off-putting.
C1 The author's snobbery towards self-published writers is well-known in literary circles.
C2 Despite his wealth, he never displayed any snobbery and treated everyone with respect.
adverb none
A1 She is a snob who only eats at expensive restaurants.
A2 He acted like a snob when he refused to talk to anyone at the party.
B1 The fashion designer was known for being a snob, always looking down on others.
B2 Despite his wealth, he was not a snob and treated everyone with respect.
C1 The snobbery of the upper class was evident in their disdain for those less fortunate.
C2 Her snobbish attitude towards people of lower social status made her unpopular among her peers.
pronoun none
A1 The snob refused to eat at the fast food restaurant.
A2 The snob only wears designer clothes.
B1 The snob looked down on anyone who didn't have a college degree.
B2 The snob insisted on only drinking champagne.
C1 The snob turned up their nose at the idea of taking public transportation.
C2 The snob would only stay in 5-star hotels when traveling.
preposition none
A1 She is a snob when it comes to fashion.
A2 He can be a bit of a snob about food.
B1 Don't be such a snob and try new things.
B2 She acted like a snob at the high-end restaurant.
C1 His snob attitude towards art is off-putting.
C2 The snobbery displayed by some of the guests was appalling.
conjunction none
A1 I am not a snob, but I do prefer high-quality products.
A2 She can be a bit of a snob when it comes to fashion.
B1 He may come across as a snob, but he is actually quite down-to-earth.
B2 The snobbery of the elite club members was evident in their exclusive attitudes.
C1 Her snobbish behavior towards those from lower social classes was off-putting.
C2 The author's writing style can be seen as snobbish by some readers.
interjection none
A1 Snob! That's too expensive for me.
A2 Snob! Don't judge others based on their clothes.
B1 Snob! You think you're better than everyone else.
B2 Snob! Stop acting so superior.
C1 Snob! Your elitist attitude is not appreciated.
C2 Snob! You need to learn some humility.
article none
A1 She is a snob because she only likes expensive things.
A2 He can be a bit of a snob when it comes to music.
B1 The snob at the party turned up his nose at the homemade snacks.
B2 Despite being a snob about fashion, she was surprisingly down-to-earth in person.
C1 The literary snob claimed to have read every classic novel ever written.
C2 The wine snob could detect the subtlest notes in a glass of Bordeaux.
formal She was often seen as a snob due to her exclusive taste in fashion.
informal Don't be such a snob, just try the new restaurant with us.
slang He acts like a total snob when it comes to music.
figurative The old building stood tall and proud, like a snob among the modern skyscrapers.
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