Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tyee

noun

/taɪˈiː/

Definition

A tyee is a large salmon, often referring to the Chinook salmon, that is native to the Pacific coast of North America.

Examples

Last summer, we were lucky enough to catch a tyee on our fishing trip.
The tyee are known for their strength and size, making them a prized catch among anglers.
After hours of fishing, I finally reeled in the biggest tyee I had ever seen.

Meaning

The term ‘tyee’ is commonly used among fishermen to describe a particularly big and desirable catch, typically used in the context of fishing for salmon.