noun

conner

Conner (noun) means a small, brightly coloured wrasse found in coastal European waters, also called the corkwing wrasse. Example: “Divers off the Cornish coast often spot a conner darting among the seaweed.”

noun

A small, brightly coloured wrasse found in coastal European waters, also called the corkwing wrasse.

"Divers off the Cornish coast often spot a conner darting among the seaweed."

A related fish found off the eastern coast of North America, also known as the bergall or cunner.

"Anglers on the New England coast sometimes catch conner while fishing for something bigger."

How to use conner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA regional name for a couple of small wrasse-family fish, one found in European waters and one in North American waters.

Memory tip

This is a niche fishing/marine-biology term — as a first name or surname, "Conner" is unrelated and far more common in everyday speech.

Word forms

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Rhymes for conner

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Frequently asked questions

What does “conner” mean?

The word “conner” means a small, brightly coloured wrasse found in coastal European waters, also called the corkwing wrasse. In plain terms, a regional name for a couple of small wrasse-family fish, one found in European waters and one in North American waters.

How do you use “conner” in a sentence?

Here is “conner” used in a sentence: “Divers off the Cornish coast often spot a conner darting among the seaweed.”

What part of speech is “conner”?

“Conner” is a noun.

How many meanings does “conner” have?

“Conner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, brightly coloured wrasse found in coastal European waters, also called the corkwing wrasse.