Synonyms for

Sturgeon

Verb / ˈstɜ:dʒʌn / / ˈstɜ:dʒɪn / Another word for sturgeon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large fish with bony plates on its skin, found mainly in the northern coastal waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

Synonyms & similar words

fish salmon trout bass catfish perch pike eel shark tuna mackerel herring cod halibut sardine anchovy mullet sucker whitefish snapper

Common collocations

  • sturgeon caviar
  • beluga sturgeon
  • ossetra sturgeon
  • sturgeon roe
  • wild sturgeon
  • farmed sturgeon
  • lake sturgeon
  • atlantic sturgeon

Word family

noun sturgeon

Usage note

Sturgeon is a type of large, ancient fish. It is most famous for its roe, which is used to make caviar. There are no direct antonyms or common synonyms for this specific fish.

Example sentences

  1. The sturgeon is a very old and primitive fish.
  2. Sturgeon meat is highly prized.
  3. Sturgeon caviar is considered a luxury food.
  4. The sturgeon can grow up to 20 feet long.
  5. Sturgeon are endangered due to overfishing.

Quotes

  • 'I had rather be a toad, and live upon the vapour of a dungeon, than keep a corner in the thing I love for others' uses.' - William Shakespeare
  • 'I'm not a sturgeon, I'm not hugely intelligent.' - Boris Johnson
  • 'I am an old sturgeon; you don't make me jump by rapping me on the nose with a newspaper.' - Margaret Thatcher

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