: any of several large marine billfishes (genera Makaira and Tetrapturus) that are notable sport fishes
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Right now, 90 percent of the world's large fish, such as tuna, swordfish, and marlin, have disappeared thanks to overfishing.
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Frances Beinecke, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2012
Inside Hangar 3, murals of each squadron’s mascot — a marlin, a black cat, a phoenix, and more — were proudly painted on walls.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 8 June 2024
Koloa Fish Market, Kauai This very popular South Shore market is famous for poke bowls and offers more than half a dozen varieties, from wasabi ahi to smoked marlin.
—Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Farther out in the Gulf waters, offshore trophies such as tuna, kingfish, sailfish, and marlin prove bountiful game.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
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Frances Beinecke, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2012
Inside Hangar 3, murals of each squadron’s mascot — a marlin, a black cat, a phoenix, and more — were proudly painted on walls.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 8 June 2024
Koloa Fish Market, Kauai This very popular South Shore market is famous for poke bowls and offers more than half a dozen varieties, from wasabi ahi to smoked marlin.
—Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024
Farther out in the Gulf waters, offshore trophies such as tuna, kingfish, sailfish, and marlin prove bountiful game.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
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marlin
noun
mar·lin
ˈmär-lən 
: any of several large saltwater sport fishes related to sailfishes
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