grouper

noun

grou·​per ˈgrü-pər 

plural groupers also grouper

: any of numerous fishes (family Serranidae and especially genera Epinephelus and Mycteroperca) that are typically large solitary bottom-dwelling fishes of warm seas and include important food fishes

Examples of grouper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tacos, which include grouper and coconut shrimp, come with pineapple slaw, black bean and corn salsa, and chips. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026

Glass-bottom boats gliding along the surface reveal sea turtles, Goliath grouper, and elkhorn coral to travelers who don't want to get wet. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026

The recreational fishing of shallow water grouper will close in Atlantic state waters, reopening May 1, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. —Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025

Ortiz caught the world-record grouper about 100 miles offshore from Madeira Beach in July, and it was just made official by the IGFA. —Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese garoupa

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing grouper

• goliath grouper
• warsaw grouper

Rhymes for grouper

• hooper
• keuper
• looper
• stupor
• super
• trooper
• paratrooper

Kids Definition

grouper

noun

grou·​per ˈgrü-pər 

plural groupers also grouper

: any of various mostly large fishes that live at the bottom of warm seas and are related to the sea basses