red snapper

noun

1. any of several snappers of the genus Lutjanus, especially L. campechanus, a large food fish of the Gulf of Mexico.

red snapper

noun

1. any of various marine percoid food fishes of the genus Lutjanus , esp L. blackfordi , having a reddish coloration, common in American coastal regions of the Atlantic: family Lutjanidae (snappers)

Word History and Origins

Origin of red snapper¹

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

Although red snapper is faring poorly in the wild, replacing it with tilapia is not helping snapper conservation.

From Salon

The whole red snapper was super flavorful and flaky, the steak was perfectly cooked, and the cocktails were really great, too.

From Salon

The trip produced more than a few red snappers, plenty of laughs, a look into the life of Castillo away from the field and conversations about the direction of the team.

From Seattle Times

You've said these places are some of the best places to catch high quality fish like red snapper and swordfish.

From Salon

His daily specials have ranged from barbecue spare ribs to fresh red snapper on a whole-grain brioche bun.

From Seattle Times