Pinfish (Noun)
Meaning
Similar to sea bream; small spiny-finned fish found in bays along the southeastern coast of the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Pinfish are a common catch for recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico, particularly in shallow waters with abundant vegetation.
- The local market offered a variety of seafood, including pinfish, mullet, and oysters, all caught fresh that morning.
- In the brackish waters of the estuary, researchers studied the feeding habits of pinfish, observing their preference for small crustaceans and plankton.
- While attempting to catch larger species, the young angler found herself reeling in a steady stream of pinfish, which she gladly released back into the water.
- As the sun began to set over the marsh, a school of pinfish darted through the shallows, their silvery scales catching the fading light.