fishes

fish-es · noun/verb

imported

Definitions

noun/verb

  1. 1.

    Multiple individual fish, especially of different species.

  2. 2.

    Catches or tries to catch fish.

  3. 3.

    (archaic or biblical) Fish in general.

  4. 4.

    Searches for something by groping or feeling around.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fishes for compliments — tries to get praise or flattery
  • •
    drinks like a fish — drinks alcohol excessively
  • •
    sleep with the fishes — to be dead (slang)

Related words

See also: fish, fishing, seafood
Synonyms: fish

Etymology

From Old English fisc ("fish"), with the plural -es suffix used when referring to multiple species. The more common plural "fish" is used for multiple individuals of the same species.