sauger

noun

sau·​ger ˈsȯ-gər 

: a pike perch (Sander canadensis) of Canada and the U.S. similar to the walleye but smaller

Examples of sauger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Smaller 6- to 8-inch saugers were below average, reflecting weaker year-classes. — Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025

The major sport species caught by anglers here include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, catfish, white crappie, black crappie, sauger, and white bass. — Allison Kiehl, The Tennessean, 30 June 2025

On the Rainy River, anglers are catching a mixed bag of walleye, sauger, smallmouth bass, northern pike and sturgeon. — Joel Rippel, Star Tribune, 29 July 2021

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sauger

• auger
• augur
• blogger
• dogger
• jogger
• laager
• lager
• logger
• cataloger
• cataloguer
• uncompahgre