amberjack

noun

Meaning

A large, predatory marine fish belonging to the jack family, often found in warm coastal waters and prized by anglers for its strength.

Examples

  • The restaurant's daily special featured grilled amberjack served with a side of roasted asparagus.
  • Divers often encounter schools of amberjack patrolling the deep edges of tropical coral reefs.

Synonyms: fish, game fish, predator, carangid