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Definition of sailfish

sailfish

/ˈseɪl.fɪʃ/
sail · fish
Plural:sailfish
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sailfish Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large, fast-swimming marine billfish of the genus Istiophorus (family Istiophoridae), inhabiting warm and temperate oceans worldwide and characterized by a long, spear-like upper jaw and a tall, sail-like dorsal fin that extends along most of its back.

Example

"The charter captain spotted a sailfish leaping above the waves with its massive dorsal fin fully extended."

2

The firm, flavorful flesh of the sailfish, occasionally prepared as food by smoking, grilling, or curing.

Example

"Smoked sailfish is a popular coastal delicacy served at many local seafood shacks in Florida."

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• Rhymes for sailfish

• Nearby Words

sailfin molly
sailfin pleco
sailfin tang
sailfish
saindoux
saint john
saint john river

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sailfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sailfish
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