Definition Synonyms
Definition of mackerel - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodflesh of a small fatty Atlantic fish
- Grilled mackerel is a delicious meal.
2.
fishingsmall edible fish with a patterned back
- Mackerel is popular in many seafood dishes.
3.
seafoodTECH. fish from the family ScombridaeTECH.
- The Scombridae family includes various mackerel species.
Images of mackerel
flesh of a small fatty Atlantic fish 
small edible fish with a patterned back 
fish from the family Scombridae
Expressions with mackerel
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
very cold in temperature or emotion
Her stare was cold as a mackerel.
mackerel that has been cured by smoking
For breakfast, we had smoked mackerel on toast.
fish with a distinctive spotted pattern
The Spanish mackerel has a unique spotted pattern on its body.
clouds resembling fish scales indicating weather change
The sky was filled with mackerel clouds, hinting at rain.
sky with altocumulus clouds resembling mackerel scales
The sailors noticed a mackerel sky forming.
golden-colored trevally fish
The golden hue of the horse mackerel is striking.
edible marine fish in Trachurus group, often called jack mackerel
We grilled jack mackerel for dinner.
type of large mackerel found in the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic horse mackerel are often caught for commercial use..
small worldwide mackerel species, also called Scomber japonicus
We caught chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus, near the coast.
large game fish found in warm Atlantic waters
The fisherman caught a king mackerel off the coast of Florida..
shark of the family Lamnidae known for speed
The great white is a type of mackerel shark.
predatory fish with jutting jaws and strong teeth
The snake mackerel hunted smaller fish in the reef.
used to express disbelief or shock
Holy mackerel, I can't believe you did that!
light breeze that causes the surface of the sea to ripple
The mackerel breeze cooled the air as we sailed along the coast..
Origin of mackerel
Old French, maquerel (a kind of fish)
Terms with mackerel included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
spanish mackerel
any of various other large food fishes, esp the Spanish mackerel
fish
large strong mackerel of warm Atlantic waters
fish
long-bodied fish related to snake mackerel with scaleless body
seafood label
large deepwater gempylid, sometimes called snake mackerel
marine
mackerel shark of the family Odontaspididae
animal
large fish called Indo-Pacific king mackerel used in Indian food
marine life cooking
large warm-water fish related to mackerel, often eaten as steaks
fisheries
barrel for soaking mackerel in salt water
cured fish
mackerel that has been cured by smoking
food
edible marine fish in Trachurus group, often called jack mackerel
weather
sky with altocumulus clouds resembling mackerel scales
jack mackerels
mackerel-like fish in European waters
fish
type of large mackerel found in the Atlantic Ocean
fish biology
small worldwide mackerel species, also called Scomber japonicus
Examples of mackerel in a sentence
The chef prepared smoked mackerel for the appetizer. Fishermen caught a large haul of mackerel today. Grilled mackerel is a favorite at the local restaurant. Grilled mackerel is a popular dish in Japan. Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
View all translations of mackerel
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:maquereau, scombre, ...
- German:Makrele, Fisch, ...
- Italian:sgombro, maccarello, ...
- Spanish:caballa, sierra, ...
- Portuguese:cavala, carapau, ...
- Chinese:鲭鱼, ...
- Japanese:サバ, マッカレル, ...
- Arabic:إِسْقُمْرِي, سَمَك الإسقمري, ...
- Hebrew:מַקְרֶל, דַּג מַקְרֶלִים, ...
- Russian:скумбрия, макрель, ...
- Ukrainian:скумбрія, риба, ...
- Hindi:मैकेरल, छोटी मछली, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the