noun

grouper

GROO-puh

Grouper (noun) means a large, heavy-bodied fish found in warm seas, popular both as a game fish and as food. Example: “The chef grilled a fresh grouper caught that morning.”

noun

A large, heavy-bodied fish found in warm seas, popular both as a game fish and as food.

"The chef grilled a fresh grouper caught that morning."

How to use grouper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA big, meaty fish common in warm ocean waters.

Word forms

groupers plural, grouper plural, groupers plural

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Etymology

From Portuguese garoupa, the name for this fish.

Origin: Portuguese

Rhymes for grouper

super duper pauper trouper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “grouper” mean?

The word “grouper” means a large, heavy-bodied fish found in warm seas, popular both as a game fish and as food. In plain terms, a big, meaty fish common in warm ocean waters.

How do you pronounce “grouper”?

“Grouper” is pronounced GROO-puh (/ˈɡɹuːpə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “grouper” in a sentence?

Here is “grouper” used in a sentence: “The chef grilled a fresh grouper caught that morning.”

What part of speech is “grouper”?

“Grouper” is a noun.

Where does the word “grouper” come from?

The word “grouper” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese garoupa, the name for this fish.

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