1. plural of sturgeon; large fish with bony plates instead of scales, valued for their eggs (caviar)

Examples

• Sturgeons are ancient fish that have existed for millions of years.
• The river was once home to many sturgeons before overfishing.
• Sturgeons can grow to enormous sizes and live for decades.
• Commercial fishing of sturgeons is heavily regulated due to declining populations.
• The aquarium’s exhibit featured several species of sturgeons.
• Sturgeons migrate from saltwater to freshwater to spawn.