monkfish

noun

monk·​fish ˈməŋk-ˌfish 

: either of two goosefishes (Lophius americanus of America and L. piscatorius of Europe) used for food

Examples of monkfish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Otherwise, increase the amount of white fish and be sure to use a variety (cod, halibut, monkfish, sea bass, swordfish) for extra texture. —Betsy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026

Best Restaurants The Shipwright’s Daughter The Shipwright’s Daughter’s daily changing menu features dishes like monkfish mortadella toast and green crab bouillabaisse, made with local, sustainably sourced ingredients. —Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026

One such winner is Steve Kovacs, who took first place in the Blackwater category, as well as the coveted best-in-show prize, for his whimsical image of a monkfish in Japan appearing to yawn. —Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

But the beautifully minimalist interior takes on a buzzy atmosphere at dinnertime, when guests are tucking into monkfish and cilantro stews and the burrata salad with figs and tomatoes. —Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for monkfish

• bluefish
• catfish
• codfish
• crawfish
• dogfish
• finfish
• flatfish
• goldfish
• groundfish
• kingfish
• offish
• redfish