snifter Syllabification: (snif·ter)Pronunciation: /ˈsniftər/Definition of snifter noun North American a footed glass that is wide at the bottom and tapers to the top, used for brandy and other drinks. informal a small quantity of an alcoholic drink:care to join me for a snifter?Origin: mid 19th century: imitative; compare with dialect snift 'to snort'snifter in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of snifter in the British & World English dictionary