swordfish

noun

sword·fish | \ ˈsȯrd-ˌfish

Definition of swordfish

: a very large scombroid fish (Xiphias gladius of the family Xiphiidae) that has a long swordlike beak formed by the bones of the upper jaw and is an important food and game fish

Examples of swordfish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Schultz and his fishing team caught the 301-pound swordfish about 50 miles off the shore at Washington Canyon. — Michael Hollan, Fox News, 29 July 2021 Peter Schultz, aboard the boat the Reel One, caught a 301-pound swordfish at the Big Fish Classic Tournament on July 23, setting a state record. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 30 July 2021 An angler in Maryland got his name in the records books after hauling in a massive swordfish. — Michael Hollan, Fox News, 29 July 2021 Take to the stove or oven instead, where your finished swordfish will be no less moist and ready for any topping or sauce. — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 25 June 2021 At the restaurant, the swordfish is seared, sliced, then finished at the table, in a screaming-hot cast iron serving skillet (think fajita-style). — Dallas News, 1 June 2021 The restaurant’s signature cinematic platings — popcorn shrimp brought out in a popcorn machine, a swordfish with a giant samurai sword protruding from it — were perfect for television. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 May 2021 But perhaps these swordfish had aimed for smaller prey, and rammed something else by mistake. — Joshua Sokol, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2020 In a restaurant, waiters bring you your food, often offer witty banter, and can tell you which blend of white will go best with your swordfish. — Samantha Leach, Glamour, 17 Dec. 2020

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