noun
- fish belonging to the family Scombridae, including mackerels, tunas, and bonitos
Usage: zoological
Examples
- Scombroids are fast-swimming pelagic fish found in warm ocean waters.
- Tuna and mackerel are well-known scombroids prized for their commercial value.
- The restaurant specializes in fresh scombroids caught by local fishing boats.
- Marine biologists study the migration patterns of various scombroids.
- Scombroids have streamlined bodies adapted for high-speed swimming.
- The fish market displayed several species of scombroids on ice.