tuna

noun
UK: /ˈtjuːnə/
US: /ˈtuːnə/

  1. A large saltwater fish that is a popular food.

    1. I like tuna sandwiches a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many restaurants serve sushi with fresh tuna. [ ] [ ]

  2. The meat from this fish, often sold in cans.

    1. She made a tuna salad for lunch. [ ] [ ]
    2. My favorite snack is tuna with crackers and cheese. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tunny
tuna intransitive-verb

  1. To fish specifically for tuna.

    1. They went out to tuna yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fishermen decided to tuna in the deep sea. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tuna" in English means: A large saltwater fish that is a popular food., The meat from this fish, often sold in cans..

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

Synonyms for "tuna": tunny.

Example usage of "tuna": "I like tuna sandwiches a lot.". More examples on the page.