1. a freshwater sunfish with a blue or bluish coloration on the gill covers, commonly found in North American lakes and rivers

Examples

• The children caught several bluegill from the pond.
• Bluegill are popular among beginning anglers because they bite readily.
• The lake was stocked with bluegill and bass.
• He used worms as bait to catch bluegill.
• The bluegill’s distinctive coloring makes it easy to identify.
• Many bluegill were spawning in the shallow water near shore.