halibut

[US]/'hælɪbət/
[UK]/'hælɪbət/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a type of flatfish found in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans

Phrases & Collocations

grilled halibut

pan-seared halibut

baked halibut

fresh halibut fillet

Example Sentences

a fatty oil from halibut livers

I grilled a delicious halibut for dinner.

The halibut fillet was seasoned perfectly with herbs and spices.

She ordered the halibut dish at the seafood restaurant.

The chef recommended pairing the halibut with a white wine.

I prefer halibut over salmon when it comes to fish dishes.

The halibut was flaky and tender, cooked to perfection.

The halibut population has been declining due to overfishing.

The fisherman caught a massive halibut on his fishing trip.

The halibut is known for its mild and sweet flavor.

I'm planning to try a new halibut recipe for dinner tonight.

Real-world Examples

The fishers' targets were Californian halibut and large groupers.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Just for the halibut, I might occasionally.

Source: Connection Magazine

Your halibut will be up in a minute.

Source: The Best Mom

So he made his halibut sandwich.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) December 2015 Collection

Oh! My halibut's not ready yet?

Source: The Best Mom

So the Filet-O-Fish sandwich actually started as halibut.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) December 2015 Collection

But make an exception for the bottom feeders, which include fish like cod, halibut, bass, and worst of all: catfish.

Source: 2024 New Year Special Edition

We also have lobster, crab, octopus, tuna, halibut, catfish.

Source: We Bare Bears Season 2

A halibut can be the size of a person, but fluke, I just had no idea.

Source: Kitchen Deliciousness Competition

So he went to Ray Kroc and he said, " I'm going to bring you a fish sandwich, going to be made out of halibut" .

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) December 2015 Collection

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