: a scombroid fish (Scomber scombrus of the family Scombridae) of the North Atlantic that is green above with dark blue bars and silvery below and is a commercially important food fish
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: any of various fishes (such as the wahoo and king mackerel) in the same family as the mackerel especially when distinguished from the related bonito or tuna by a comparatively smaller size
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Examples of mackerel in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebCharly planned to put extra finesse behind his dish, breaking his potato chips into tiny pieces to lay on top of the mackerel to resemble scales.—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024 But the food is complex and inventive, like a recent special of cured, pickled and grilled mackerel from the Gulf of Mexico ($21).—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024 This flavor is exceptional as the mackerel is soaked in olive oil and spices, and the capers give it a delicious bite.—Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024 The couple’s young daughter did her homework near the counter while Isaac and I sampled wild leeks prepared three different ways, mashed pumpkin, and a delectable roast mackerel.—Helen Schulman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mackerel
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