snifter

Example Sentences

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Phileas Fogg, played by David Tennant, utters these words in disbelief but also in celebration over a snifter of brandy in the finale of "Around the World in 80 Days."

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2022

More recently, “The Dead, 1904,” is becoming a festive season staple, offering fine wining and dining and a snifter of drama in a Gilded Age mansion.

From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2018

Rose’s ashes were in an urn on the bar, next to a snifter of Grand Marnier, her favorite.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2018

That was a good delivery from Anderson, an excellent line and length outside off with a snifter of movement; Azhar felt for it and edged it through to Jonny Bairstow.

From The Guardian • Nov. 1, 2015

Judge Quinzy entered the room in three long strides, bearing a snifter of some dark, syrupy liquid.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood