Definition

A type of small fish that is good for cooking in a frying pan, often caught for eating rather than for sport.

Example

We caught some panfish for dinner and cooked them in a light batter.

Conversation

Have you ever gone fishing for panfish?

Yeah, I used to catch them all the time as a kid.

They're actually really fun to catch and taste great too!

Absolutely! I love frying them up for dinner.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Panfish is formed from "pan-" (meaning all) and "fish" (from Old English "fisc", meaning fish). The term refers to a variety of fish that can be cooked in a pan, typically smaller species that are suitable for frying.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pan-' meaning all, and 'fish' referring to the aquatic creature. This helps you remember that 'panfish' refers to all types of small fish that can be cooked in a pan.

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