Tarpon (Noun)
Meaning
Large silvery game fish of warm Atlantic coastal waters especially off Florida.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Anglers come from all over to try their luck at catching the massive tarpon that can be found in the coastal waters off the coast of Florida.
- In the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf, we were thrilled to spot a giant tarpon gliding effortlessly beneath our boat.
- One of the biggest draws to fishing in Key West is the abundance of large tarpon that inhabit the surrounding waters.
- My father was so excited when he landed his first tarpon after fighting it for hours, he whooped and hollered until he nearly lost his voice.
- Locals will often joke that a big tarpon will outlast and outmuscle any inexperienced angler that dares to take on these strong-fighting fish.