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Definition of surfperch

surfperch

/ˈsɝːfˌpɝːtʃ/
surf · perch
Plural:surfperches
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surfperch Lexical Profile

surfperch Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American Any of various viviparous (live-bearing) marine fishes of the family Embiotocidae, predominantly found in the coastal waters, estuaries, and surf zones along the Pacific coast of North America.

Example

"The anglers stood knee-deep in the cold water, hoping to catch a barred surfperch in the morning tide."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

surfeit
surfer
surfing
surfperch
surfside
surge
surgeon

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'surf' (referring to their common habitat in coastal surf zones) and 'perch' (referring to their physical resemblance to true perches).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Surfperch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/surfperch
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