Dover sole

noun

1

: a common European sole (Solea solea) esteemed as a food fish

2

: a flatfish (Microstomus pacificus of the family Pleuronectidae) of the Pacific coast of North America that is a commercially important food fish

Examples of Dover sole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among others, Dover sole meunière, beef tenderloin with green pepper sauce and eggplant parmigiana round out the menu. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Enjoy a Dover sole in lemon and caper butter, or a white onion tart with mushroom ragout. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Delicate, flaky Dover sole is the star of classic French sole meunière, a bistro favorite, traditionally served with brown butter and lemon. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026

The savory courses conclude with a donabe filled with rice and seasonal ingredients like Dover sole and Dungeness crab. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably from Dover, England

First Known Use

circa 1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Dover sole

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole