coney

[ koh-nee, kuhn-ee ]

noun

, plural co·neys.

1. a serranid fish, Epinephelus fulvus, of tropical American waters.
2. cony.

coney

/ ˈkəʊnɪ /

noun

1. a variant spelling of cony

Word History and Origins

Origin of coney¹

Spelling variant of cony

Example Sentences

She has broken with her party in some high-profile votes, most notably opposing the GOP’s 2017 attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act and Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court last month.

From FiveThirtyEight

Amy Coney Barrett’s hearings, which just wrapped up their third day, are no exception.

From FiveThirtyEight

As significant as the onion-fried burger is, El Reno has another unique specialty—a distinctive style of Coney Island hot dog.

From The Daily Beast

I should have not Written and Directed HE GOT GAME because I have never lived in CONEY ISLAND.

From The Daily Beast

They often went to Coney Island, where their usual hangout was Bay 4.

From The Daily Beast

And basketball may be followed avidly from Madison Square Garden to playgrounds on Coney Island.

From The Daily Beast

According to the song “Coney Island Baby,” he had to play football for the coach.

From The Daily Beast

In a way of speaking, this mendicant of Coney Island was perhaps of this class.

From Project Gutenberg

We ought to have made absolutely sure that we had stepped it right that day we got through Coney Island Creek.

From Project Gutenberg

To reach Coney Island from Gravesend at this time, it was necessary to ford the creek at low tide.

From Project Gutenberg

It makes me weep to think how we fleeced—I mean entertained—those Coney Islanders.

From Project Gutenberg

You can just believe a Coney Island audience doesn't fancy being held up or swindled.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bunny
• cony
• hare
• lagomorph
• lapin