noun
Uncommon
sturgeon
STURD-zhuhn
Sturgeon (noun) means a large freshwater or migratory fish prized for its roe, which is processed into caviar. Example: “Wild sturgeon populations have declined sharply due to overfishing.”
noun
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A large freshwater or migratory fish prized for its roe, which is processed into caviar.
"Wild sturgeon populations have declined sharply due to overfishing."
How to use sturgeon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large fish whose eggs are turned into caviar.
Common pairings
sturgeon caviar
wild sturgeon
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Word forms
- Plural
- sturgeons
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Etymology
From Old French estorjoun, from a Frankish word for the fish — ultimately Germanic in origin.
Rhymes for sturgeon
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What does “sturgeon” mean?
The word “sturgeon” means a large freshwater or migratory fish prized for its roe, which is processed into caviar. In plain terms, a large fish whose eggs are turned into caviar.
How do you pronounce “sturgeon”?
“Sturgeon” is pronounced STURD-zhuhn (/ˈstɝd͡ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “sturgeon” in a sentence?
Here is “sturgeon” used in a sentence: “Wild sturgeon populations have declined sharply due to overfishing.”
What part of speech is “sturgeon”?
“Sturgeon” is a noun.
Where does the word “sturgeon” come from?
The word “sturgeon” comes from Old French. From Old French estorjoun, from a Frankish word for the fish — ultimately Germanic in origin.
Is “sturgeon” a common word?
“Sturgeon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
