noun
Uncommon
fishes
FIH-shihz
Fishes (noun) means plural of fish, used especially to mean several different kinds of fish. Example: “The aquarium displayed fishes from rivers all over the world.”
noun
1
Plural of fish, used especially to mean several different kinds of fish.
"Coral bleaching threatens to disrupt the population equilibria of the reef’s fishes."
"The aquarium displayed fishes from rivers all over the world."
How to use fishes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural of fish, typically used when talking about different species rather than several of the same kind.
Common mistake
Use "fish" as the plural for several fish of the same species (e.g., "three fish"); "fishes" is reserved mainly for talking about multiple species.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like fishes.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The aquarium displayed _____ from rivers all over the world.
Rhymes for fishes
See all rhymes for fishes →Frequently asked questions
What does “fishes” mean?
The word “fishes” means plural of fish, used especially to mean several different kinds of fish. In plain terms, the plural of fish, typically used when talking about different species rather than several of the same kind.
How do you pronounce “fishes”?
“Fishes” is pronounced FIH-shihz (/ˈfɪʃɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “fishes” in a sentence?
Here is “fishes” used in a sentence: “The aquarium displayed fishes from rivers all over the world.”
What part of speech is “fishes”?
“Fishes” is a noun.
Is “fishes” a common word?
“Fishes” is an uncommon word in modern English.
