ahi

American  

[ah-hee] / ˈɑ hi /

noun

1. yellowfin tuna, widely used in sashimi.

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ahi British  

/ ˈɑːhiː /

noun

1. another name for yellowfin tuna

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Etymology

Origin of ahi

First recorded in 1930–35, ahi is from the Hawaiian word ‘ahi

Example Sentences

I still remember our trip well, that crispy ahi with pineapple salsa, the rainbows in Kauai and the sweet smell of the orchids and plumeria of the leis.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2025

Where to eat: Order ahi tacos, fried calamari and clam chowder at the Beachcomber, itself a quaint cottage with outdoor seating and spectacular sunset views.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

Here, Convivo restaurant offers locally sourced seafood like ahi tuna crudo.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2022

The sit-down dinner featured a fresh Hawaiian menu, including pitaya caprese skewers, seared ahi on ‘uala and kalo chips, Kalbi ribs and assorted malasadas, “with ingredients sourced directly from the island,” Mr. Sarme said.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2021

Mele E oe mauna i ka ohu, Kah�, ka leo o ka ohi'a; Auwe! make au i ke ahi a mau A ka luahine 346 moe nan�, 5A papa enaena, wai hau, A wa'a kau-h�.

From Unwritten Literature of Hawaii The Sacred Songs of the Hula by Emerson, Nathaniel Bright