: a very large scombroid fish (Xiphias gladius of the family Xiphiidae) that has a long swordlike beak formed by the bones of the upper jaw and is an important food and game fish
Illustration of swordfish
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Recent Examples on the WebSarah’s most impressive cooking feat was deboning an entire swordfish while still temporarily blinded from the pepper-spray challenge. Rebecca Turkewitz, The New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2022 Fu, Ree and Ruan – a expert harpooner with a killer instinct haunted by childhood memories as a war refugee – set out on an obsessive journey to catch and kill the giant swordfish. John Hopewell, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 Pair with truffle risotto or even a spicy swordfish. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 Oh, sure, the restaurant is a looker, and the kitchen grills a juicy swordfish. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 27 May 2022 Plush enough to pair even with swordfish or a four-cheese lasagna. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 According to the Maryland DNR, Schultz is the first record holder for a swordfish in the Atlantic division. Michael Hollan, Fox News, 29 July 2021 When The New Republic came calling, expectation hung in the air, thick as the pan-seared swordfish at the Old Ebbitt Grill. Matt Farwell, The New Republic, 30 Nov. 2021 Place the swordfish on the grill and cook for 2 minutes.BostonGlobe.com, 19 Oct. 2021 See More