1. a small wingless insect with a silvery appearance that feeds on starchy materials and is commonly found in homes
2. any of various silvery fish, especially the tarpon

Examples

• We found silverfish in the old books stored in the basement.
• The silverfish had eaten holes through several pages of the dictionary.
• Silverfish are attracted to humid environments like bathrooms.
• The pest control company treated our house for silverfish.
• Anglers were excited to catch a large silverfish off the coast.
• The silverfish darted through the water with incredible speed.