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Definition of trumpetfish

trumpetfish

/ˈtrʌm.pət.fɪʃ/
trum · pet · fish
Plural:trumpetfishes
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trumpetfish Lexical Profile

• 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."

• Nearby Words

trumpet creeper
trumpet vine
trumpeter
trumpetfish
truncate
truncated
truncation

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

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