redfish

noun

red·​fish ˈred-ˌfish 

: any of various reddish fishes: such as

a(1)

: a marine scorpaenid food fish (Sebastes marinus) of the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America that is usually bright rose red or orange red when mature

called also rosefish

(2)

: a fish (Sebastes mentella) related to the redfish

b

: red drum

Examples of redfish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The two share a July 18 birthday and have celebrated it with fishing trips to Mississippi and Texas, where Robinson hauled in a personal-best 12-pound redfish during his 14th birthday trip. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Anglers often congregate at Eagle Point Fishing Camp, where the bay’s crosscurrents attract redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and more. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

These can include redfish, king mackerel, grouper, snapper, tarpon and more, providing a mix of inshore and offshore fishing opportunities. — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026

The chicken schnitzel is a nod to Fredericksburg’s German heritage, while the pan-seared redfish honors the Gulf Coast. — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redfish

• bluefish
• catfish
• codfish
• crawfish
• dogfish
• finfish
• flatfish
• goldfish
• groundfish
• kingfish
• offish
• rockfish