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Definition of ocean sunfish

ocean sunfish

Plural:ocean sunfish
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A massive, distinctively shaped marine fish native to temperate and tropical oceans globally, characterized by a flattened, truncated body that resembles a giant head with fins, and known for frequently basking at the water's surface.

Example

"During the whale-watching tour off the coast of California, the passengers were thrilled to spot a giant ocean sunfish floating lazily near the surface."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term 'ocean sunfish' is used to specifically identify the massive marine species, distinguishing it from the completely unrelated freshwater sunfishes commonly found in North American lakes and rivers.

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ocean
ocean spray
ocean sunfish
oceanfront
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oceanic

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ocean sunfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ocean-sunfish
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