Synonyms

tropical fish

American

noun

any of numerous small, usually brightly colored fishes, indigenous to the tropics, and often kept and bred in home aquariums.

Etymology

Origin of tropical fish

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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On the Discovery Cove website, it is described as an "all-inclusive day resort" which offers opportunities to swim with dolphins and snorkel among tropical fish.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2024

A University of Adelaide study of shallow-water fish communities on rocky reefs in south-eastern Australia has found climate change is helping tropical fish species invade temperate Australian waters.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2024

Mr. Kimura — whose cafe exhibits around 40 types of reptiles, plus three owls and some tropical fish — said he took extra care to ensure he was not contributing to these problems.

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023

He eats whatever he can scrounge up, including, at one point, tropical fish.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

The coffee shop buzzed, college students mingling like showy tropical fish with their brightly colored hair.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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