blue marlin

noun

: a very large marlin (Makaira nigricans) of the Atlantic Ocean that is blue above and silvery white below, may reach a length of 14 feet (4.3 meters) and a weight of one ton (907 kilograms), and is often valued as a sport fish

Examples of blue marlin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When travelers finally tear themselves away from doing nothing, the island is renowned for its sportfishing, with plenty of bonefish, blue marlin, tuna, and amberjack in the surrounding waters. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2026

According to the International Game Fish Association, the marlin fell just 142 pounds short of the all tackle world-record Atlantic blue marlin caught off Brazil in 1992. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Stanley added another blue marlin release later in the day, helping the Sails close Day 1 at the top of the standings. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026

Filipino fishermen returning from about a month at sea unloaded catches of yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna and blue marlin last May at the General Santos fish port, which is known as the Philippines’ tuna capital. — Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 3 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blue marlin

• macfarlane
• carlin