noun

mullet

MUH-liht

Mullet (noun) means any of several related fish species, especially the grey mullet, found in coastal and freshwater habitats. Example: “Fishermen hauled in a net full of mullet.”

noun

Any of several related fish species, especially the grey mullet, found in coastal and freshwater habitats.

"Fishermen hauled in a net full of mullet."

"Grilled mullet is popular in Mediterranean cooking."

A haircut kept short at the front and sides but left long at the back.

"He showed up to the reunion sporting an ironic mullet."

"The mullet was a staple hairstyle of 1980s rock stars."

How to use mullet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a type of fish, or the famous short-front-long-back haircut.

Common pairings

grey mullet sport a mullet mullet haircut

Word forms

mullets plural, mullet plural, mullets plural, mullets plural, mullets plural, Mullets plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “mullet” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

Fishermen hauled in a net full of _____.

Etymology

From Old French mulet, ultimately from Latin mullus ("red mullet"), from a Greek word for the same fish.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for mullet

bullet gullet

See all rhymes for mullet →

Frequently asked questions

What does “mullet” mean?

The word “mullet” means any of several related fish species, especially the grey mullet, found in coastal and freshwater habitats. In plain terms, either a type of fish, or the famous short-front-long-back haircut.

How do you pronounce “mullet”?

“Mullet” is pronounced MUH-liht (/ˈmʌlɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “mullet” in a sentence?

Here is “mullet” used in a sentence: “Fishermen hauled in a net full of mullet.”

What part of speech is “mullet”?

“Mullet” is a noun.

Where does the word “mullet” come from?

The word “mullet” comes from Latin. From Old French mulet, ultimately from Latin mullus ("red mullet"), from a Greek word for the same fish.

How many meanings does “mullet” have?

“Mullet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of several related fish species, especially the grey mullet, found in coastal and freshwater habitats.