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

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

Origins of the gigantic fish, details on Pacific bluefish tuna According to Kiyomura Co., the massive fish hails from Oma, a small town located on the northernmost tip of Japan's main island of Honshu. —Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026

Under record catches, the state lists 25 saltwater species, including striped bass, swordfish and bluefish, along with the size and weight of the fish, the date and the first initial and last name of the record holder. —Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 5 Jan. 2026

Here’s a rosé to consider for bluefish and grilled chicken or seafood risotto. —John Mariani, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025

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