albacore

[ˈælbəkɔːr]

albacore Definition

a large predatory tuna with a metallic blue back and silver sides and belly..

Using albacore: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "albacore" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The albacore is a popular game fish.

• Example

  Albacore tuna is often used in sushi.

• Example

  We caught several albacore on our fishing trip.

albacore Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for albacore

• longfin tuna

Phrases with albacore

• albacore fishing

  the act of fishing for albacore tuna

  Example

  They went out on the boat for a day of albacore fishing.

• albacore salad

  a salad made with albacore tuna

  Example

  I ordered an albacore salad for lunch.

• albacore sandwich

  a sandwich made with albacore tuna

  Example

  I had an albacore sandwich for lunch yesterday.

Origins of albacore

from Spanish 'albacora', from Arabic 'al-bakrah'

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Summary: albacore in Brief

'Albacore' [ˈælbəkɔːr] refers to a large predatory tuna with a metallic blue back and silver sides and belly. It is a popular game fish and often used in sushi. Phrases like 'albacore fishing,' 'albacore salad,' and 'albacore sandwich' use 'albacore' to denote the type of tuna being used.