sniffer

noun

sniff·er ˈsni-fər

: one that sniffs: such as

: someone who sniffs a drug or other substance in order to become intoxicated

a cocaine/glue sniffer

or less commonly sniffer dog : a dog that is trained to recognize and follow scents especially for the purpose of locating people or contraband (such as illicit drugs and explosives)

informal : nose

Use your sniffer to detect unattractive or unhealthy odors.—

Susan DeBow

Examples of sniffer in a Sentence

Sniffers were brought in to search bags at the airport.

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Once the sniffer rats had mastered their contraband-detecting behaviors in a laboratory setting, researchers took them out into the real world for a trial run. —

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024 Cardamom, patchouli, turmeric, and coconut are at work to calm and center her sniffer before bed. —

Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024 This nose rest is easily adjustable for sniffers of all shapes and sizes. —

Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024 All visitors pass through airport-style metal detectors and security guards with sniffer dogs walked around the conference center. —

Mike Corder, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sniffer