tuna

Everyday

1. A tuna is a large, fast sea fish that swims in warm oceans. tree →
2. Tuna is the meat of this fish, often sold in tins and used in sandwiches and salads. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons about oceans, tuna are strong swimmers and predators, eating smaller fish. In everyday life, «a tuna sandwich» or «tuna pasta» is a common lunch. In maths shopping problems, tins of tuna are counted and priced. Phrases: «a tin of tuna», «a can of tuna», «tuna salad», «tuna sandwich».

Examples

• I had a tuna sandwich for lunch. tree →
• Tuna can swim very fast. tree →
• Mum opened a tin of tuna for the pasta. tree →
• Dolphins sometimes swim near tuna. tree →
• A can of tuna costs $2, so three cans cost $6. tree →
• Some tuna are bigger than a person. tree →
• We made tuna and sweetcorn salad. tree →

Note

As food it is uncountable: «some tuna». For the fish, the plural is «tuna» or «tunas». Pronounced «TYOO-na» or «TOO-na». Watch out for sharp edges on opened tins.