1. A small marine fish of the grunt family, found in Atlantic waters, valued as food and for sport fishing.
Usage: Also called white margate or margate fish.; Common in coastal regions of the southeastern United States.

Examples

• The fisherman caught a margate while trolling off the Florida coast.
• Margate is a popular catch among recreational anglers in the Atlantic.
• The restaurant served grilled margate as a daily special.
• Local fishermen know the best spots to find margate during spawning season.