bluefin tuna

American  

[bloo-fin] / ˈbluˌfɪn /

noun

1. a large tuna, Thunnus thynnus, common in temperate seas.

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Etymology

Origin of bluefin tuna

First recorded in 1920–25; blue + fin ¹

Example Sentences

Mr Kimura, who has been dubbed the Tuna King, is known to bid high for bluefin tuna at new year's auctions.

From BBC

A Japanese sushi entrepreneur paid a record $3.2 million for a giant bluefin tuna Monday at an annual prestigious new year auction in Tokyo's main fish market, smashing the previous all-time high.

From Barron's

The shop has also seen its share of massive fish, including when store owner Ken Brown hooked a 202.6-pound bluefin tuna in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

Scientists and amateur naturalists have observed a remarkable range of species not usually widespread in UK waters, including octopus, bluefin tuna and mauve stinger jellyfish.

From BBC

The heat could also encourage different fish to move into UK waters, including the bluefin tuna, potentially increasing the amount of fish to catch.

From BBC