noun
zander
ZAN-duh
Zander (noun) means a large freshwater fish related to the perch, native to European rivers and lakes and prized by anglers. Example: “He hooked a decent-sized zander in the reservoir at dusk.”
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A large freshwater fish related to the perch, native to European rivers and lakes and prized by anglers.
"He hooked a decent-sized zander in the reservoir at dusk."
"Zander are known for their sharp teeth and strong fight on the line."
How to use zander
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA predatory freshwater fish similar to a pike-perch, popular in European fishing.
Common pairings
catch a zander
zander fishing
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Zander, itself traced back through Middle Low German to a Slavic source; it's a doublet of the French-derived word "sandre."
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What does “zander” mean?
The word “zander” means a large freshwater fish related to the perch, native to European rivers and lakes and prized by anglers. In plain terms, a predatory freshwater fish similar to a pike-perch, popular in European fishing.
How do you pronounce “zander”?
“Zander” is pronounced ZAN-duh (/ˈzæn.də(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “zander” in a sentence?
Here is “zander” used in a sentence: “He hooked a decent-sized zander in the reservoir at dusk.”
What is another word for “zander”?
Words with a similar meaning to “zander” include sandari, sander, sandre, sannat, schill and zant.
What part of speech is “zander”?
“Zander” is a noun.
Where does the word “zander” come from?
The word “zander” comes from French. Borrowed from German Zander, itself traced back through Middle Low German to a Slavic source; it's a doublet of the French-derived word "sandre.".
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