yellowfin tuna

American  

[yel-oh-fin] / ˈyɛl oʊˌfɪn /

noun

1. an important food fish, Thunnus albacares, inhabiting warm seas.

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yellowfin tuna British  

/ ˈjɛləʊˌfɪn /

noun

1. a large marine food fish, Scomber albacares , of tropical and subtropical waters, having yellow dorsal and anal fins: family Scombridae

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Etymology

Origin of yellowfin tuna

First recorded in 1935–40; yellow + fin ¹

Example Sentences

We especially enjoyed the chunky guacamole served with crispy pork belly, the yellowfin tuna tostados served with a pepita salsa matcha, and the butterflied bronzino served with a tomato avocado salsa and house-made tortillas.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

Dock workers unload frozen skipjack and yellowfin tuna from a ship in Bangkok, bound for the Thai Union cannery, one of the world’s largest tuna processors.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 26, 2024

It conjures 2-inch-wide treats from yellowfin tuna that can weigh more than 400 pounds and zip through water at nearly 50 miles per hour.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2023

Last year the commission failed to agree on what to do about concerns raised by the EU on issues like rebuilding yellowfin tuna stocks and new measures to manage drift nets.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2023

“Very good day. I brought some yellowfin tuna home for us. I have school for the next three days so that’ll last us till next time I go out. Have you seen Zheng?”

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook