a large marine food fish, Scomber albacares, of tropical and subtropical waters, having yellow dorsal and anal fins: family Scombridae
yellowfin tuna in American English
(ˈjelouˌfɪn)
noun
an important food fish, Thunnus albacares, inhabiting warm seas
Also called: yellowfin
Word origin
[1935–40; yellow + fin]This word is first recorded in the period 1935–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Arts and Crafts Movement, bingo, hard core, roomette, walk-through
Examples of 'yellowfin tuna' in a sentence
yellowfin tuna
The yellowfin tuna sushi and the tiger prawn gyoza (about 8 each) are excellent.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
There is gazpacho with cocoa as a starter, yellowfin tuna with cocoa to follow.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
A bit of yellowfin tuna here.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We motor along before cutting the engine and reeling in the line: we have five 30cm yellowfin tuna.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
A written mistake made on a menu, which should have read 'yellowfin' tuna - which is not an endangered species - does not amount to the same.
The Sun (2010)
The menu ranges from the complex (shredded veal shank encased in billowy ravioli parcels) to the simple (griddled seared yellowfin tuna).
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The scientists also claim that the intended catch of the licensed fishing vessels, yellowfin tuna, suffers from overfishing.