muskie

noun

mus·​kie ˈmə-skē How to pronounce muskie (audio)
variants or musky
plural muskies

Examples of muskie in a Sentence

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The law was first established 25 years ago as a fishing regulation to keep anglers from shooting muskies, which had been a popular practice in previous decades. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 31 July 2024 In 2023, anglers reported catching muskies that averaged 39 inches long. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 11 June 2024 With more than a dozen inland lakes and an abundant supply of muskies, smallmouth bass, and northern pike, the fishing at Tahquamenon is bar none. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2023 The largest muskie reported from Caesar Creek Lake in 2023 was 48 inches in length. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for muskie 

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of muskie was in 1894

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“Muskie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muskie. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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muskie

noun
mus·​kie
variants or musky
plural muskies
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