Search Dictionary
Definition of lizardfish

lizardfish

/ˈlɪz.ɚd.fɪʃ/
liz · ard · fish
Plural:lizardfishes
JUMP TO:

lizardfish Lexical Profile

lizardfish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various bottom-dwelling marine fishes primarily belonging to the family Synodontidae, characterized by a slender, cylindrical body, a flattened reptilian head, and a large mouth filled with sharp teeth.

Example

"While scuba diving near the coral reef, we spotted a well-camouflaged lizardfish resting motionless on the sandy bottom, waiting to ambush its prey."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for lizardfish

• Nearby Words

livingstone falls
lizard
lizard gourd
lizardfish
lizzie
ljubljana
llama

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'lizard' and 'fish', so named because its distinctively flattened head, slender body, and wide, toothy mouth strongly resemble those of a terrestrial lizard.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lizardfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lizardfish
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.