king mackerel

American  

noun

1. a game fish, Scomberomorus cavalla, found in the western Atlantic Ocean.

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Etymology

Origin of king mackerel

First recorded in 1935–40

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Example Sentences

For this reason, doctors advise pregnant women around the world to avoid eating large, predatory fish like shark, king mackerel and swordfish.

From Seattle Times

That weekend, the Ebony Anglers caught a 48-pound king mackerel to claim first place in the division.

From New York Times

Because there’s some risk of ingesting “mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, microplastic due to our polluted water supply,” try to avoid species such as swordfish or king mackerel and opt for cod or salmon instead.

From Washington Post

“The farmers, they grow everything in our own backyard,” said Thong Phan, a fisherman who, on a recent Saturday morning, stood over a selection of dried shrimp, king mackerel and soft-shell crab.

From New York Times

For generally healthy people who want to stay that way, the best bet is to simply eat fish — avoiding high-mercury predator fish like shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish.

From Seattle Times