English · Food & Drink
tuna
/ˈtjuː.nə/
[/ˈtjuː.nə/]
large ocean fish
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Tuna is a large sea fish with firm flesh, eaten fresh or from a can.
Example
She mixed canned tuna with mayonnaise and onion to make a quick sandwich filling.
She mixed canned tuna with mayonnaise and onion to make a quick sandwich filling.
Etymology
From American Spanish 'tuna', from Latin 'thunnus'.
How & Where It’s Used
Eaten fresh as steaks or sushi, and widely sold canned.