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snifter

[ həˈloʊ ]
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A snifter is a type of glass used for drinking cocktails, especially those with a frothy top, like a mousse or a float. It is a tall, narrow glass with a wide bowl at the top, designed to hold and showcase the drink's ingredients.

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"snifter" as noun

1 - A small alcoholic drink.

2 - A pear-shaped glass for drinking brandy or other alcoholic beverages.

3 - A severe storm.

"snifter" as verb

1 - To sniff.

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Synonyms
1 - sniffler
2 - sniffer
3 - sniffer
4 - sniffer
5 - sniffer
6 - sniffer
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Antonyms
1 - sipper
2 - guzzler
3 - downer
4 - drinker
5 - tippler
6 - souse
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Examples in Context

1 - Win sat in his leather club chair with a snifter of cognac.

1 - Win estaba sentado en su sillón de cuero con una copa de coñac.

2 - This cognac snifter holds solid translucent fragrance, not liquor.

2 - Esta copa de cognac contiene fragancia sólida translúcida, no licor.

3 - The rich chocolate liqueur was served in a delicate glass snifter .

3 - El rico licor de chocolate se sirvió en una delicada copita de cristal.

4 - She poured herself a snifter of brandy to enjoy by the fire.

4 - Ella se sirvió una copita de brandy para disfrutar junto al fuego.

5 - Pour yourself a snifter and enjoy drinking to your health.

5 - Viértete un trago y disfruta bebiendo para tu salud.

6 - He rang the doorbell and offered me a " snifter ".

6 - Tocó el timbre y me ofreció un " trago ".

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