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 For lunch and dinner, stop by No Name Pub for one of their famous pizzas (try the Caribbean Chicken) and homemade smoked fish dip made with yellowfin tuna. —

Catherine Garcia, theweek, 5 Mar. 2024 Catch and release a bonefish or fish for bigger game like yellowfin tuna and barracuda. —

Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024 The yellowfin tuna population is stable, and these fish are one of the most popular game species for saltwater anglers. —

David A. Brown, Field & Stream, 7 Mar. 2024 Helmed by Chef Orlando Satchell, the menu consists of local flavors and ingredients with dishes like green banana soup, mahi-mahi, coconut jerk lobster, yellowfin tuna, and Creole bread. —

Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yellowfin tuna

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Word History

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 27 Jul. 2024.

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