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Definition of trumpetfish
trumpetfish
/ˈtrʌm.pət.fɪʃ/
trum · pet · fish
Plural:trumpetfishes
trumpetfish Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of several elongated marine fishes of the family Aulostomidae, native to tropical waters worldwide, characterized by a long, tubular snout used to rapidly suck in small prey.
Example
"While snorkeling along the coral reef, we spotted a yellow trumpetfish hovering vertically in the water to camouflage itself among the sea whips."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'trumpet' and 'fish', named for the fish's highly elongated, tubular snout which visually resembles the structure of a trumpet.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trumpetfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trumpetfish