Search Dictionary
Definition of sablefish

sablefish

/ˈseɪ.bəlˌfɪʃ/
sa · ble · fish
Plural:sablefish
JUMP TO:

sablefish Lexical Profile

sablefish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A deep-sea marine fish (Anoplopoma fimbria) native to the North Pacific Ocean, characterized by its dark skin and highly valued commercially for its rich, oily, and delicately textured meat.

Example

"For the main course, the chef prepared a perfectly roasted, miso-glazed sablefish."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for sablefish

Word Nuance & Usage

Frequently marketed in restaurants and culinary contexts as 'black cod', though it is not biologically related to true cod species.

• Nearby Words

sabine
sabine river
sable
sablefish
sabyinyo
saccopharynx
sack

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the late 19th century, combining 'sable' (referring to the fish's dark, blackish skin, reminiscent of the mammal's fur) and 'fish'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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