tarpon
noun
tar·pon ˈtär-pən 
plural tarpon or tarpons
: a large silvery elongate bony fish (Megalops atlanticus of the family Elopidae) that occurs especially in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and warm coastal waters of the Atlantic, reaches a length of about six feet (two meters), and is often caught for sport
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web John Callion, 33, a Marathon tarpon guide, saw the tragedy unfold from his boat and sprang into action to try to save the family, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office 911 call log. 
al, 1 June 2022 This string of tropical islands has scenic beaches and absolutely massive (and very photogenic) permit, tarpon, and bonefish. Outside Online, 20 June 2021 Fish, especially species like trout, smallmouth bass and tarpon, tend to live in beautiful places. Outside Online, 9 May 2022 Skilled anglers can land massive tarpon among the park’s seven islands from land or by private vessel. Outside Online, 30 Sep. 2021 Campeche native Raul Castaneda learned there were other riches here — large populations of juvenile tarpon. Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2022 Sometimes those predators - speckled trout, redfish, black drum, pompano, even the occasional tarpon and king mackerel - plow into the congregations of forage. Shannon Tompkins, Chron, 11 June 2021 Don’t just sit there and get bummed out when someone pulls in next to you and starts casting at the tarpon coming down the line. Monte Burke, Forbes, 24 May 2021 Sharks live there along with the glory species: tuna, redfish, tarpon, and red snapper. Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2021 See More
al, 1 June 2022 This string of tropical islands has scenic beaches and absolutely massive (and very photogenic) permit, tarpon, and bonefish. Outside Online, 20 June 2021 Fish, especially species like trout, smallmouth bass and tarpon, tend to live in beautiful places. Outside Online, 9 May 2022 Skilled anglers can land massive tarpon among the park’s seven islands from land or by private vessel. Outside Online, 30 Sep. 2021 Campeche native Raul Castaneda learned there were other riches here — large populations of juvenile tarpon. Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2022 Sometimes those predators - speckled trout, redfish, black drum, pompano, even the occasional tarpon and king mackerel - plow into the congregations of forage. Shannon Tompkins, Chron, 11 June 2021 Don’t just sit there and get bummed out when someone pulls in next to you and starts casting at the tarpon coming down the line. Monte Burke, Forbes, 24 May 2021 Sharks live there along with the glory species: tuna, redfish, tarpon, and red snapper. Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
origin unknown
First Known Use
1685, in the meaning defined above