noun

turbot

TUR-buht

Turbot (noun) means a large, diamond-shaped flatfish found in European waters, prized as a food fish. Example: “The chef served pan-seared turbot with a butter sauce.”

noun

A large, diamond-shaped flatfish found in European waters, prized as a food fish.

"The chef served pan-seared turbot with a butter sauce."

How to use turbot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA flat, spiny-skinned fish considered a delicacy in European cooking.

Word forms

turbot plural, turbots plural

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Etymology

From Old French turbot, itself likely from Old Swedish tornbut, combining "thorn" and "flatfish" — a reference to the fish's spiny bumps.

Origin: Old French

Frequently asked questions

What does “turbot” mean?

The word “turbot” means a large, diamond-shaped flatfish found in European waters, prized as a food fish. In plain terms, a flat, spiny-skinned fish considered a delicacy in European cooking.

How do you pronounce “turbot”?

“Turbot” is pronounced TUR-buht (/ˈtɝbət/ in IPA).

How do you use “turbot” in a sentence?

Here is “turbot” used in a sentence: “The chef served pan-seared turbot with a butter sauce.”

What part of speech is “turbot”?

“Turbot” is a noun.

Where does the word “turbot” come from?

The word “turbot” comes from Old French. From Old French turbot, itself likely from Old Swedish tornbut, combining "thorn" and "flatfish" — a reference to the fish's spiny bumps.