pompano

noun

pom·​pa·​no ˈpäm-pə-ˌnō  ˈpəm- 

plural pompano or pompanos

1

: a carangid food fish (Trachinotus carolinus) of the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico

broadly : any of several related fishes

2

: a small bluish or greenish butterfish (Peprilus simillimus) of the Pacific coast of North America

Examples of pompano in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The town, home to nearly 120,000 residents, was named for the tiny, tropical game fish known as pompano. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026

Most beach anglers target redfish, pompano, or smaller sharks. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish pámpano, from Spanish, a percoid fish (Sparus auratus), literally, vine leaf, from Latin pampinus

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pompano

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo

Kids Definition

pompano

noun

pom·​pa·​no ˈpäm-pə-ˌnō  ˈpəm- 

plural pompano or pompanos

: a food fish that occurs along the coasts of the western Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico having a narrow body and forked tail

also : any of several related fishes