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Definition of amberjack

amberjack

/ˈæm.bɚ.dʒæk/
am · ber · jack
Plural:amberjacks
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amberjack Lexical Profile

amberjack Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, fast-swimming marine game fish of the genus Seriola within the jack family, found in tropical and temperate oceans globally and recognized by a distinctive amber or yellowish stripe along its side.

Example

"The anglers chartered a boat off the coast of Florida, hoping to catch a massive amberjack during their deep-sea fishing trip."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a compound of 'amber' (referring to the distinct brownish-yellow stripe along the fish's side) and 'jack' (a common name for fishes in the family Carangidae).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amberjack. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amberjack
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