bluefin tuna

noun

blue·​fin tuna ˈblü-ˌfin- 

: a very large tuna (Thunnus thynnus) that is an important food and game fish

called also bluefin

Examples of bluefin tuna in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During the experience, guests will try two different cuts of premium bluefin tuna, lean and fatty, to compare texture and taste. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Chef Katsuya Uechi prepares a bluefin tuna at Katsuya Brentwood Celebrates A Decade on June 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 27 June 2026

The lineup will also include an 8-piece chef’s signature nigiri and a hon maguro tasting, including bluefin tuna sashimi akami, chu-toro and o-toro. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 24 June 2026

Only bluefin tuna offers more omega-3s per ounce. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bluefin tuna

• calluna
• lacuna
• laguna
• tribuna
• varuna
• vicuna
• kuna
• luna