English Word · Intermediate
snuffer
The common porpoise
Pronunciation: say snuffer
Meaning
A device, typically a small metal cup on a handle, used for extinguishing a candle flame.
Example
If the burning snuff happens to get out of the snuffers, you have a chance that it may fall into a dish of soup.
If the burning snuff happens to get out of the snuffers, you have a chance that it may fall into a dish of soup.
Practice tips
- Practice snuffer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.