noun
- a type of fish with a flattened body that swims on its side, with both eyes on the upper side
Examples
- The flounder is a common type of flatfish found in coastal waters.
- Flatfish like sole and halibut are popular in seafood restaurants.
- The aquarium has a tank dedicated to various species of flatfish.
- Fishermen often catch flatfish by bottom trawling.
- Young flatfish start life swimming upright before their bodies flatten.
- The chef prepared the flatfish with lemon and herbs.