bluefin tuna

[bloo-fin]

noun

1. a large tuna, Thunnus thynnus, common in temperate seas.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bluefin tuna¹

First recorded in 1920–25; blue + fin ¹

Example Sentences

The shop has also seen its share of massive fish, including when store owner Ken Brown hooked a 202.6-pound bluefin tuna in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

Scientists and amateur naturalists have observed a remarkable range of species not usually widespread in UK waters, including octopus, bluefin tuna and mauve stinger jellyfish.

From BBC

The heat could also encourage different fish to move into UK waters, including the bluefin tuna, potentially increasing the amount of fish to catch.

From BBC

On rare occasions, we get bluefin tuna that’s been raised sustainably and with that fattier tuna we’re able to do some different things.

From Salon

This includes salmon as well as mackerel, trout, herring, sablefish/black cod, sardines, bluefin tuna, whitefish and striped bass.

From Seattle Times