monkfish
noun
monk·fish
ˈməŋk-ˌfish 
: either of two goosefishes (Lophius americanus of America and L. piscatorius of Europe) used for food
Examples of monkfish in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Dishes include sauteed scallops, monkfish, crispy duck breast and a decadent chocolate-heart dessert.
—
Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Larger dishes run the gamut from seafood rice with Maine lobster, saffron, and aioli to a classic bouillabaisse of monkfish, hake, tilefish, red snapper, and striped bass.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
An anglerfish, also known as monkfish, preys on a torpedo ray.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Dinner — monkfish salad, beef loin, and tocinillo de cielo, a flanlike dessert — was served on board, followed by a gin-spritz master class with Nacho Capín, the train’s mixologist.
—Jessica Vincent, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for monkfish 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
Larger dishes run the gamut from seafood rice with Maine lobster, saffron, and aioli to a classic bouillabaisse of monkfish, hake, tilefish, red snapper, and striped bass.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
An anglerfish, also known as monkfish, preys on a torpedo ray.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
Dinner — monkfish salad, beef loin, and tocinillo de cielo, a flanlike dessert — was served on board, followed by a gin-spritz master class with Nacho Capín, the train’s mixologist.
—Jessica Vincent, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for monkfish
Dictionary Entries Near monkfish
Cite this Entry
“Monkfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monkfish. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share