amberjack

noun

am·​ber·​jack ˈam-bər-ˌjak How to pronounce amberjack (audio)
: any of several carangid fishes (genus Seriola)
especially : a large vigorous sport fish (S. dumerili) of the western Atlantic

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When travelers finally tear themselves away from doing nothing, the island is renowned for its sportfishing, with plenty of bonefish, blue marlin, tuna, and amberjack in the surrounding waters. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2026 Species like mahi mahi, jacks and amberjacks also use it as a primary nursery area. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 16 June 2026 The buttery richness of the amberjack completely melts into a bright, tangy yuzu-ponzu drizzle, while a topping of yuzu pepper adds a fresh, zesty kick of heat. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 Snapper, grouper, amberjack, and barracuda can patrol decks and passages, while coral, sponges, and barnacles create a habitat for smaller fish. — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amberjack

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Etymology

from its color

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amberjack was in 1873

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“Amberjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amberjack. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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