American English

How to pronounce halibut

nounB1
HAAluhbuht

/ˈhæ.lə.bət̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A large, flat sea fish that people eat.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A large, flat sea fish that people eat.

We had grilled halibut for dinner.

Common phrases & grammar

grilled halibut · halibut fillet

Related words & forms

The plural is also halibut.