tropical fish
noun
: any of various small usually showy fishes of tropical origin often kept in a tropical aquarium
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Inside Turtle Reef, guests will have the opportunity to play chess, Uno, Jenga, and other games surrounded by panoramic views of sea turtles and tropical fish.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
However, there’s one small tropical fish that has shattered that assumption.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Observe Underwater Life Perdido Key has its own artificial reef off of Johnson Beach that attracts tropical fish and sea turtles.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Top 5 Can’t Miss Snorkeling the reefs will reveal tropical fish, sea turtles, and even the occasional manta ray.
—Heema Patel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
However, there’s one small tropical fish that has shattered that assumption.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Observe Underwater Life Perdido Key has its own artificial reef off of Johnson Beach that attracts tropical fish and sea turtles.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Top 5 Can’t Miss Snorkeling the reefs will reveal tropical fish, sea turtles, and even the occasional manta ray.
—Heema Patel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tropical fish
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“Tropical fish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical%20fish. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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