plural puffers
1
: any of a family (Tetraodontidae) of chiefly tropical scaleless marine bony fishes which can distend themselves to a globular form and most of which are highly poisonous : puffer fish
2
: a garment (such as a jacket) made of heavy quilted material
Yet this flood of fashion has a downside. … Can you layer a puffer over a suit without looking, well, portly?—
Jacob Gallagher
—often used before another nounJacob GallagherRoche, a slightly unkempt 54-year-old, wore black ski pants, a puffer jacket and sunglasses.—Irina Aleksander
Irina AleksanderThe new men's look … incorporates sporty items such as hoodies, puffer vests or jackets, camouflage patterns, sneakers, polo shirts and bomber jackets.—Ray A. Smith
Ray A. SmithOnce destined only for … occasions where highly practical (but often ugly) outerwear is required, the puffer coat has now infiltrated the world of high fashion.—Otago (New Zealand) Daily Times (online)
Otago (New Zealand) Daily Times (online)These makers seem to be in alignment; the puffer scarf is the practical and stylish answer to frigid weather.—Rachel Besser
Rachel Besser3
: someone or something that puffs
Surrounded by two-pack-a-day cigarette puffers, he was a cigar smoker.—Russell Baker
Russell BakerWhen it's wet or humid, lubricate sticky locks with a graphite puffer or talcum.—Shannon Lush and Jennifer Fleming
Shannon Lush and Jennifer FlemingExamples of puffer in a Sentence
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Photo: Getty Images Lipa’s winter wardrobe has been percolating with strong outwear and accessories—a bold snakeskin coat by Jil Sander, a plushy puffer jacket and a heavily charmed Hermès Birkin.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
From heated vests to comfy waterproof boots and packable puffer coats, here are the 16 winter clothing items and travel essentials that made my polar bucket list trip a success.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Just add a cozy puffer jacket and chunky knee-high boots, that are ready to face the slosh and snow, and your mountainside lunch or Glühwein just got a whole lot cooler (theoretically speaking!).
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Jacket This cropped puffer jacket has a windproof design, standing collar, drawstring hem, and convenient side pockets.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
From heated vests to comfy waterproof boots and packable puffer coats, here are the 16 winter clothing items and travel essentials that made my polar bucket list trip a success.
—Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Just add a cozy puffer jacket and chunky knee-high boots, that are ready to face the slosh and snow, and your mountainside lunch or Glühwein just got a whole lot cooler (theoretically speaking!).
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
Jacket This cropped puffer jacket has a windproof design, standing collar, drawstring hem, and convenient side pockets.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Puffer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puffer. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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puffer
noun
puff·er
ˈpəf-ər 
1
: one that puffs
2
Medical Definition
puffer
noun
puff·er
ˈpəf-ər
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