blue marlin

noun

: a very large marlin (Makaira nigricans) of the Atlantic Ocean that is blue above and silvery white below, may reach a length of 14 feet (4.3 meters) and a weight of one ton (907 kilograms), and is often valued as a sport fish

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The fish was reported to be the largest blue marlin weighed at the club since a 662-pounder in 2015. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Nov. 2025 This year’s tournament saw one of the heaviest blue marlins in tournament history. — Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024 Stanley added another blue marlin release later in the day, helping the Sails close Day 1 at the top of the standings. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 20 May 2026 Under notable catches, the state lists 12 additional species, including barracuda, blue marlin and the white shark. — Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 5 Jan. 2026 With just 90 minutes to spare, the Lone Stars reeled in a blue marlin, the league’s highest-scoring catch, securing a trophy for Scheffler's team. — Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 Ocean species normally seen in tropical waters began showing up much farther north along California, Oregon and Washington, including thresher sharks, hammerhead sharks, blue marlin and mahi mahi. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 May 2026 Filipino fishermen returning from about a month at sea unloaded catches of yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna and blue marlin last May at the General Santos fish port, which is known as the Philippines’ tuna capital. — Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 3 May 2026

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First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blue marlin was in 1937

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