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

Shortly after, so do predators like bluefish, fluke, and seabass, and the ocean food chain goes on. — Matthew Every, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

Rent a rod to try to reel in pompano, bluefish, or king mackerel at Johnnie Mercers Fishing Pier, or walk out to take in the panoramic Atlantic Ocean views over a beer (note there's a small fee for access). — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026

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

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