sturgeon

noun

stur·​geon ˈstər-jən 

: any of a family (Acipenseridae) of usually large elongated anadromous or freshwater bony fishes which are widely distributed in the north temperate zone and whose roe is made into caviar

Examples of sturgeon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bash was held on Fisher Island at the oceanfront home of developer Janna Bullock, whose daughter Eugenia Bullock’s company, Savoring Spaces, catered the party that featured sturgeon eggs from Caviar Kaspia and claws from Joe’s Stone Crab, washed down with Dom Ruinart champagne. —Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026

Idaho is home to six animal species listed as endangered under federal law, including Kootenai River white sturgeon and southern mountain caribou. —Idaho Statesman, 22 Apr. 2026

For those who prefer a quieter pace, stop along the river to fish for bass, walleye or sturgeon. —Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026

The restaurant’s menu says the La Zarina pizza is made with edible gold and sturgeon caviar, along with different cheeses, including mozzarella, pecorino, and Gruyere, as well as Béchamel sauce, crème fraîche, slices of potato, and chives. —Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French estourgeoun, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English styria sturgeon

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sturgeon

• surgeon
• neurosurgeon

Kids Definition

sturgeon

noun

stur·​geon ˈstər-jən 

: any of various usually large long-bodied fishes having a thick skin covered with rows of bony plates that are valued especially for their eggs which are made into caviar