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Definition of bluefish

bluefish

/ˈbluːˌfɪʃ/
blue · fish
Plural:bluefish
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bluefish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A voracious, predatory marine game fish (Pomatomus saltatrix) with a blue-green back, found in temperate and subtropical coastal waters worldwide.

Example

"The anglers chartered a boat to go fishing for bluefish off the coast of Massachusetts."

2

The flesh of the bluefish used as food, known for being rich and strongly flavored.

Example

"She prepared the smoked bluefish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a side of roasted potatoes."

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• Rhymes for bluefish

• Nearby Words

bluebonnet
bluecap
bluefin tuna
bluefish
bluegill
bluegrass
bluestar

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound word from 'blue' + 'fish', first recorded in the 17th century, named for the distinctive grayish-blue coloration of the fish's back.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bluefish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bluefish
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