: a very large scombroid fish (Xiphias gladius of the family Xiphiidae) that has a long swordlike beak formed by the bones of the upper jaw and is an important food and game fish
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Recent Examples on the WebAnd its menu of steakhouse classics ranges from oysters to grilled swordfish and filet mignon.—Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024 Another lunch option for days on or off the sand is Straight Wharf Fish, which serves prepared lobster rolls, chowder, and a fried swordfish sandwich.—Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 July 2024 Some of the large tunas and swordfish will be aged anywhere from 12 to 28 days.—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 30 July 2024 The raw bar focuses on Southern Italian seafood: scorpion fish, squid, swordfish, amber jack and grouper.—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for swordfish
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