noun
- a fish that lives on or near the bottom of the ocean or a lake
Usage: often used in commercial fishing contexts
Examples
- Cod and halibut are common groundfish species in the North Atlantic.
- The fishing industry relies heavily on groundfish stocks.
- Groundfish are typically found at depths where light does not penetrate.
- Overfishing has reduced many groundfish populations in recent decades.
- Flounder is a popular groundfish for commercial and recreational fishing.