snuffer

¹

[ snuhf-er ]

noun

1. a person who snuffs snuff or sniffs.
2. a person who takes snuff.

snuffer

²

[ snuhf-er ]

noun

1. candlesnuffer.
2. extinguisher ( def 3 ).
3. a person who snuffs snuff candles.

snuffer

/ ˈsnʌfə /

noun

1. a cone-shaped implement for extinguishing candles
2. plural an instrument resembling a pair of scissors for trimming the wick or extinguishing the flame of a candle
3. rare.
   a person who takes snuff

Word History and Origins

Origin of snuffer¹

First recorded in 1600–10; snuff ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of snuffer²

1425–75; late Middle English. See snuff ², -er ¹

Example Sentences

“They’re buying pans, crevice tools, ‘snuffer bottles,’ metal detectors, all the bare necessities,” he said.

From Seattle Times

To avoid blowing ash all over the candle, extinguish the flame with a snuffer, or dip the wick into the melted wax, then straighten it out.

From Washington Post

Made in a simple, modern style, the stainless steel and ceramic fire pit is available in a small or large size and comes with a snuffer.

From Seattle Times

“When you’ve got something special like we do, how can you hide it under a bushel? How can you snuff it under a snuffer? Why, Chlo-Chlo, I want to shout it to the wondering world!”

From Literature

For the creative in your life, a velvet chair, a modern carpet, a fancy candle snuffer and more.

From Wall Street Journal

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