yellowfin tuna

noun

yel·​low·​fin tuna ˈye-lō-ˌfin- 

ˈye-lə-

: a nearly cosmopolitan tuna (Thunnus albacares) with yellowish fins

called also yellowfin

Examples of yellowfin tuna in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Daiwa’s Chris Martin, the reels were designed to battle tough fish such as marlin, tarpon, goliath grouper and yellowfin tuna. —Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 23 Nov. 2025

Albacore and yellowfin tuna may typically have higher mercury levels and are categorized as good choices. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2025

Toyama is known for firefly squid, white shrimp, yellowfin tuna and pressed trout sushi. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025

The friends rationed Oreos (two cookies per person, after dinner each day), tore through scores of books, had mandolin singalongs under the stars and hooked massive yellowfin tuna to turn into sashimi and tacos. —Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yellowfin tuna

• calluna
• lacuna
• laguna
• tribuna
• varuna
• vicuna
• kuna
• luna