bluefish
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blue·fish
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Definition of bluefish
1
: an active food and game marine fish (Pomatomus saltatrix) that is bluish above with silvery sides
2
: any of various dark or bluish fishes (such as the pollack)
Examples of bluefish in a Sentence
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In a food processor, combine the bluefish and cream cheese. — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, "Smoked bluefish pate with a little heat and a citrus edge is glorious summer food," 30 July 2019 The association monitors herring numbers to help find ways to increase the population of the fish, which are a food source for striped bass, bluefish, osprey, herons, and other coastal species. — Johanna Seltz, BostonGlobe.com, "Volunteers count most river herring ever recorded at Herring Brook," 10 July 2019 But the real beauties are some of the more inventive dishes, like the Spanish octopus with marcona almond romesco and Basque pepper, or the neptune johnnycake smeared with honey butter, Boston smoked bluefish, and sturgeon caviar. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, "18 Best Restaurants in Boston," 16 July 2018 Wholesalers offer about $1 a pound for bluefish, for example. — WSJ, "New York Couple Happy as Clams Selling Fish," 2 July 2018 If bait is in the surf, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and redfish are possible. — Mark Blythe, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Fishing forecast: June 19, 2018," 19 June 2018 Daytime fishing is limited to the two jetties, but surfcasters often line the shore for night fishing during striper and bluefish runs. — BostonGlobe.com, "The 20 best beaches to visit in New England," 2 May 2018 June Mako Mania: Mako shark tournament for bluefish and thresher sharks. — baltimoresun.com, "Ocean City 2018 calendar of events," 11 May 2018 There are so many beautiful fish out there — black sea bass, tilefish, bluefish. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Getting Salty with Leo Keka of Alba and Zef Cicchetti & Raw Bar," 26 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bluefish.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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bluefish
noun
English Language Learners Definition of bluefish
: a type of fish that lives in the ocean and is caught by people for food and for sport
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bluefish
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blue·fish
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Kids Definition of bluefish
: a saltwater fish that is bluish above with silvery sides and is often used for food