1. a large fish with bony plates instead of scales, valued for its eggs (caviar) and meat

Examples

• The sturgeon is an ancient fish that has existed for millions of years.
• Beluga sturgeon can grow to enormous sizes in the Caspian Sea.
• Caviar comes from the eggs of various sturgeon species.
• The restaurant served grilled sturgeon with lemon butter sauce.
• Many sturgeon populations have declined due to overfishing.
• The aquarium’s sturgeon tank featured several different species.
• White sturgeon are native to the Pacific coast of North America.