noun
- a marine fish with large eyes, found in deep ocean waters, often used as food
Usage: also called bigeye tuna or bigeye snapper depending on species; commercial fishing term
Examples
- The bigeye is a deep-sea fish that adapts well to low-light environments.
- Fishermen caught several bigeye tuna off the coast of Hawaii.
- Bigeye is a popular ingredient in sushi restaurants.
- The large eyes of the bigeye help it see in the dark depths of the ocean.
- Commercial vessels often target bigeye for export to Asian markets.