gar
4 synonyms for gar, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A long, slender freshwater fish with narrow, tooth-filled jaws, found mainly in North America.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use gar
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a gar's snout
catch a gar
longnose gar
Etymology
Shortened from "garfish", itself from Middle English gare (a spear, referring to the fish's pointed snout) plus "fish".
Full origin of gar →Frequently asked questions
What does “gar” mean?
The word “gar” means a long, slender freshwater fish with narrow, tooth-filled jaws, found mainly in North America. In plain terms, a primitive-looking, long-jawed fish, not usually eaten as a table fish in most of the US.
How do you pronounce “gar”?
“Gar” is pronounced gah (/ɡɑɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gar” in a sentence?
Here is “gar” used in a sentence: “The kids caught a small gar while fishing off the dock.”
What part of speech is “gar”?
“Gar” is a noun.
Where does the word “gar” come from?
The word “gar” comes from Middle English. Shortened from "garfish", itself from Middle English gare (a spear, referring to the fish's pointed snout) plus "fish".
