snap fastener

[ snap fas-uh-ner, fah-suh-ner ]

noun

1. a two-pieced fastening device with a projection that fits into a hole, used especially to hold clothing, pillows, etc., together.

snap fastener

noun

1. another name for press stud

Word History and Origins

Origin of snap fastener¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Salvador crawled over to the side of the truck bed and opened the snap fasteners.

From Literature

He has a denim jacket with a lot of snap fasteners on it.

From Literature

A snap fastener will hold the flap over the tools so they won't fall out.

From Project Gutenberg

Now I'm sorry I did, for I had to put in those snap fasteners instead of hooks.

From Project Gutenberg