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Definition of swordfish

swordfish

/ˈsɔːrd.fɪʃ/
sword · fish
Plural:swordfish
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swordfish Lexical Profile

swordfish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, highly migratory marine fish found in tropical and temperate oceans worldwide, characterized by a long, flat, sword-like bill used to slash at prey.

Example

"The marine biologists attached a satellite tag to the swordfish to track its migration across the Atlantic Ocean."

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2

The dense, meaty flesh of the swordfish, commonly served as steaks and typically grilled or broiled.

Example

"For dinner, the restaurant offered freshly caught grilled swordfish served with a side of roasted asparagus."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'swordfissh', a compound of 'sword' and 'fish', named for its characteristic elongated, flat, sword-like bill.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swordfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swordfish
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