1. plural of mackerel; fast-swimming marine fish with dark wavy lines on their backs, commonly eaten as food

Examples

• The fishermen caught several mackerels in their nets this morning.
• Fresh mackerels are available at the seafood market on Fridays.
• The restaurant serves grilled mackerels with lemon and herbs.
• Schools of mackerels migrate along the coast during summer months.
• She bought three mackerels to make fish cakes for dinner.
• The Atlantic mackerels were particularly abundant this season.