noun

rockfish

ROK-fihsh

Rockfish (noun) means any of various fish species that live among rocks in the sea, especially members of the Sebastes family common in the Pacific. Example: “The fishermen brought in a haul of rockfish from the reef.”

noun

Any of various fish species that live among rocks in the sea, especially members of the Sebastes family common in the Pacific.

"The fishermen brought in a haul of rockfish from the reef."

How to use rockfish

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA general name for fish species that live around rocky seabeds.

Word forms

rockfish plural, rockfishes plural

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The fishermen brought in a haul of _____ from the reef.

Etymology

From "rock" plus "fish," describing the fish's rocky habitat.

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.