flatfish

noun
UK: /ˈflætfɪʃ/
US: /ˈflætfɪʃ/

  1. A type of fish that lives on the bottom of the sea and has a flat body.

    1. I ate flatfish for dinner last night at the restaurant.
    2. The seabed provides camouflage for the flatfish, protecting it from predators.

Synonyms

flounder halibut sole
flatfish verb

  1. To cook or prepare food in a way that it becomes flattened, resembling a flatfish.

    1. I will flatfish the chicken before frying it tonight.
    2. The chef will flatfish the steak to ensure even cooking on the grill.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "flatfish" is /ˈflætfɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈflætfɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flatfish": flounder, halibut, sole.

Example usage of "flatfish": "I ate flatfish for dinner last night at the restaurant.". More examples on the page.