yellowfin tuna

noun

yel·​low·​fin tuna ˈye-lō-ˌfin- How to pronounce yellowfin tuna (audio)
ˈye-lə-
: a nearly cosmopolitan tuna (Thunnus albacares) with yellowish fins

called also yellowfin

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Next is the first course, featuring yellowfin tuna carpaccio. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026 The menu features thoughtful dishes like yellowfin tuna melts, steak and eggs, grain bowls, and seasonal smoothies. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 27 Feb. 2026 Kenny used the head of an 80-pound yellowfin tuna. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026 Their bait was far from standard — Kenny used the head of an 80-pound yellowfin tuna, while Wier used the head of a 150-pound swordfish. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yellowfin tuna

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First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of yellowfin tuna was in 1906

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“Yellowfin tuna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yellowfin%20tuna. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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