bluefish

noun

blue·​fish ˈblü-ˌfish 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

For a modern take on seafood—things like seared bluefish with corn and ham ragout—and one of the best raw bars in town, check out Row34. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2022

Depending on the season, catches can include bluefish, pompano, and even flounder. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026

Otherwise, its list of seafood species is a good reason to go out on a boat into the Sound or along the South coast for the springtime migration of striped bass, black bass, bluefish, porgy, weakfish, scup, hickory shad and tautog all ready to bite. — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Premium Pliers Gugino, who guides striped bass and bluefish around Boston Harbor, and Rubner never leave the dock without a premium pair of pliers. — Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bluefish

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

Kids Definition

bluefish

noun

blue·​fish ˈblü-ˌfish 

: an active saltwater food and sport fish that is bluish above with silvery sides