How do you use Monkfish in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like angelfish or lotte, plus the exact meaning.
Monkfish in a sentence
Monkfish meaning
- Any large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the Atlantic, having a large head and mouth.
- An angel shark, of the genus Squatina.
- A sea monk (“folkloric creature”).
Synonyms of Monkfish
Using Monkfish
- The main meaning on this page is: Any large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the Atlantic, having a large head and mouth. | An angel shark, of the genus Squatina. | A sea monk (“folkloric creature”).
- Useful related words include: saltwater fish, squatina squatina, angelfish, angel shark.
- In the example corpus, monkfish often appears in combinations such as: spiced monkfish, of monkfish, and monkfish.
Context around Monkfish
- Average sentence length in these examples: 20 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 9 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 15 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Monkfish
- In this selection, "monkfish" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 20 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, spiced, little, burgers, mela, marinated and bullets stand out and add context to how "monkfish" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include about local monkfish in recent and and in monkfish curry. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "monkfish" sits close to words such as aaon, abbv and abdalla, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with monkfish
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The spiced monkfish tail went down very well. (8 words)
Main courses (after 4pm) including Chicken Milanese and Monkfish. (9 words)
An immaculate piece of monkfish tempura, draped in warm tartare sauce. (11 words)
Revel in a "réveillon" (French for "long dinner"), with a traditional French feast of duck confit, cream of chestnuts and black truffles, monkfish and half lobster tail, and filet mignon, with a Bûche de Noël for dessert. (37 words)
My dining partner was delighted by the range of seafood on offer and chose the spiced monkfish mela for a starter, which the menu described as lightly spiced monkfish marinated with mustard and olive oil. (35 words)
On the menu, you'll find dishes such as Duo of Scottish langoustine tartare and tails; Poached medallion of monkfish and cheek brandade; and Merrifield Farm duck breast. (28 words)
Example sentences (15)
My dining partner was delighted by the range of seafood on offer and chose the spiced monkfish mela for a starter, which the menu described as lightly spiced monkfish marinated with mustard and olive oil.
Even though tough, almost rubbery, little monkfish bullets will squiggle out of every batter ball in a puff of super-heated burny-hot, slippery steam.
Examples of dishes include smoked haddock with curried lentils and curry mayonnaise and monkfish accompanied by bacon, roast onion, swede and sage.
I tried the spiced monkfish (£22) with steamed rice and mango curry.
Liver sashimi and ankimo are two examples, with ankimo being monkfish liver that's steam-cooked and served with, among other things, ponzu sauce.
That simplicity comes through in too: saffron crops up again in risotto and in monkfish curry.
The prawns were a standout for Doug, and the thick piece of monkfish was cooked to perfection.
An immaculate piece of monkfish tempura, draped in warm tartare sauce.
Main courses (after 4pm) including Chicken Milanese and Monkfish.
On the menu, you'll find dishes such as Duo of Scottish langoustine tartare and tails; Poached medallion of monkfish and cheek brandade; and Merrifield Farm duck breast.
The Brunswick-based nonprofit raised awareness about local monkfish in recent years and began this effort to continue to introduce Mainers to another fish.
The large piece of monkfish, served with a celeriac and apple remoulade, was vibrant and juicy, according to my companion.
The spiced monkfish tail went down very well.
Burgers, monkfish, prawns, squid — you name it, this place is grilling it.
Revel in a "réveillon" (French for "long dinner"), with a traditional French feast of duck confit, cream of chestnuts and black truffles, monkfish and half lobster tail, and filet mignon, with a Bûche de Noël for dessert.
Common combinations with monkfish
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- spiced monkfish 4×
- of monkfish 4×
- and monkfish 2×
- monkfish and 2×