rockfish
1 synonym for rockfish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Any of various fish species that live among rocks in the sea, especially members of the Sebastes family common in the Pacific.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From "rock" plus "fish," describing the fish's rocky habitat.
Full origin of rockfish →Frequently asked questions
What does “rockfish” mean?
The word “rockfish” means any of various fish species that live among rocks in the sea, especially members of the Sebastes family common in the Pacific. In plain terms, a general name for fish species that live around rocky seabeds.
How do you pronounce “rockfish”?
“Rockfish” is pronounced ROK-fihsh (/ˈɹɑk.fɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rockfish” in a sentence?
Here is “rockfish” used in a sentence: “The fishermen brought in a haul of rockfish from the reef.”
What part of speech is “rockfish”?
“Rockfish” is a noun.
