Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tunny
Noun
ˈtʌni
Definition
A type of large marine fish belonging to the mackerel family, often found in warm seas and popular in commercial fishing.
Examples
- The chef prepared a delicious dish using fresh tunny caught earlier that day.
- During summer, many fishermen head out to the ocean in hopes of catching tunny.
Meaning
Tunny refers to a group of fish species that are known for their speed and large size, typically caught for food and sport.
Synonyms
- tuna
- bluefin
- albacore
