sunfish Definition
- 1a large, flat, roundish fish with a rough skin and a very small mouth, found in the sea or in fresh water
- 2a small, brightly colored fish found in rivers and ponds
Using sunfish: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sunfish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The sunfish is a popular game fish in North America.
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I caught a sunfish while fishing in the pond.
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The ocean sunfish is the heaviest known bony fish in the world.
sunfish Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sunfish
- bluegill
- pumpkinseed
- freshwater bream
Phrases with sunfish
a large, bony fish found in tropical and temperate waters worldwide, also known as mola mola
Example
The ocean sunfish is the heaviest known bony fish in the world.
a species of freshwater fish native to North America, also known as Lepomis macrochirus
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The bluegill sunfish is a popular game fish in North America.
a species of freshwater fish native to North America, also known as Lepomis gibbosus
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The pumpkinseed sunfish is a colorful fish found in rivers and ponds.
Summary: sunfish in Brief
A 'sunfish' [sʌnˌfɪʃ] is a type of fish that can be found in both saltwater and freshwater. It is characterized by its flat, roundish shape and rough skin. There are two main types of sunfish: the larger ocean sunfish and the smaller freshwater sunfish, which includes species like the bluegill and pumpkinseed. Sunfish are often caught for sport and are popular among anglers.
