zander

[zan-der]

noun

plural

zanders ,

plural

zander .

1. a freshwater pikeperch, Stizostedion (Lucioperca) lucioperca, of central Europe, valued as a food fish.

zander

/ ˈzændə /

noun

1. a freshwater teleost pikeperch of Europe, Stizostedion lucioperca, valued as a food fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of zander¹

First recorded in 1850–55; from German, from Low German Sander, Sandart, Zanat, Sanat, of uncertain origin ( Polish sandacz is probably from Low German )

Example Sentences

Zander Brumbaugh also saw early success.

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And when the Huskies needed to run the ball on their final drive, Zander Lewis came through with two important runs.

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Scotland are without Zander Fagerson, who had been tipped to feature despite not playing since April with a series of injuries.

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Two Centennial running backs, Malaki Davis and Zander Lewis, led the Huskies on Thursday night, each rushing for more than 100 yards.

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Capped 81 times, Gordon replaces club-mate Zander Clark, with Derby County full-back Max Johnston and Blackburn Rovers central defender Dominic Hyam also dropping out.

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