snobbery

noun

snob·​bery ˈsnä-b(ə-)rē How to pronounce snobbery (audio)
plural snobberies
Synonyms of snobbery
1
: snobbish conduct or character : snobbishness
2
: an instance of snobbery

Examples of snobbery in a Sentence

the snobbery of some wine connoisseurs
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While snobbery and name-dropping dominate, Nora’s feeling of alienation is tempered by her crush on associate editor Thomas (Joshuah Melnick) who, though only slightly older, seems to know everything about piloting the scene. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026 Initially, there was some professional snobbery about officials who had not reffed at the highest level, potentially recommending that decisions be changed. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 To many, no other dessert exemplifies indulgence, legacy, craft — and maybe even a friendly dose of snobbery — quite like Sant Ambroeus’ principessa cake. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 Film snobbery notwithstanding, however, much of that will be accomplished via non-Imax 70mm screenings, which come in a near-Homeric list of types. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for snobbery

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of snobbery was in 1843

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snobbery

noun
snob·​bery ˈsnäb-(ə-)rē How to pronounce snobbery (audio)
: snobbish conduct

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