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

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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Finlay Bealham: Brought in when Zander Fagerson had to withdraw.

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White brings Scotland's Lions representation in the 38-strong squad back up to eight after forward Zander Fagerson was forced to withdraw through injury.

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Starting props Ellis Genge and Finlay Bealham, the latter only added to the squad after Zander Fagerson's injury, certainly made early cases for big roles on this tour.

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