grouper

noun

grou·​per ˈgrü-pər 

plural groupers also grouper

: any of numerous fishes (family Serranidae and especially genera Epinephelus and Mycteroperca) that are typically large solitary bottom-dwelling fishes of warm seas and include important food fishes

Examples of grouper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each group included a big blue octopus (Octopus cyanea) and multiple fish species, including blue and yellow goatfish, blacktip grouper, and lyretails. —Byhannah Richter, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024

Tips for Consuming Swai Swai has a mild flavor with a hint of sweetness similar to flounder, tilapia, and grouper. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 24 Sep. 2024

Sometimes, other species of fish, most often blacktip groupers (Epinephelus fasciatus), weren’t as helpful and seemed to be waiting for others to do the work. —Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024

In this case, blacktip groupers wait off to the side and watch. —Ari Daniel, NPR, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese garoupa

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing grouper

• goliath grouper
• warsaw grouper

Kids Definition

grouper

noun

grou·​per ˈgrü-pər 

plural groupers also grouper

: any of various mostly large fishes that live at the bottom of warm seas and are related to the sea basses