: one that zaps: such as
a
: an electronic device designed to attract and kill insects
b
: a person who habitually changes channels (as to avoid commercials)
c
: a remote control device used for zapping
Examples of zapper in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Store shelves may be lined with a plethora of sprays and gadgets such as bracelets, candles and bug zappers purported to ward off the insects, but Fonseca and other experts say only those with a few key active ingredients are effective.
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Riis Williams, Scientific American, 24 June 2024
Stock up on this electric bug zapper for ultimate security.
—Grace Smith, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2024
Over 20,000 Amazon shoppers have bought this electric bug zapper in the past month, and it’s earned more than 10,000 perfect ratings.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Including a bug zapper, pool skimmer, and patio umbrella.
—Grace Smith, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2024
Bug zappers are one of the favorite products of fraudulent seller farms.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
One bug zapper had hundreds of reviews, but most were written about a capacitor motor fan; another bug zapper listing had reviews of pens and paper goods.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
Portable and rechargeable, mosquitos and black flies don’t stand a chance against these easy-to-use zappers.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2024
An unapproved fly zapper was seen in the kitchen, according to the report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2024
Riis Williams, Scientific American, 24 June 2024
Stock up on this electric bug zapper for ultimate security.
—Grace Smith, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2024
Over 20,000 Amazon shoppers have bought this electric bug zapper in the past month, and it’s earned more than 10,000 perfect ratings.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
Including a bug zapper, pool skimmer, and patio umbrella.
—Grace Smith, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2024
Bug zappers are one of the favorite products of fraudulent seller farms.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
One bug zapper had hundreds of reviews, but most were written about a capacitor motor fan; another bug zapper listing had reviews of pens and paper goods.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 28 Mar. 2024
Portable and rechargeable, mosquitos and black flies don’t stand a chance against these easy-to-use zappers.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2024
An unapproved fly zapper was seen in the kitchen, according to the report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 17 Feb. 2024
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“Zapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zapper. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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