largemouth bass

noun

large·​mouth bass ˈlärj-ˌmau̇th- 

: a large North American black bass (Micropterus salmoides) that is blackish green above and lighter below and has the maxillary bones of the upper jaw extending to behind the eyes

called also largemouth, largemouth black bass

Examples of largemouth bass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recreational swimming is not permitted, yet anglers fishing for tilapia, largemouth bass and carp are a common sight along the rocky sides of the soft-bottom areas. — Mack Baysinger follow, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

Frogs make terrific baits for a variety of fish, largemouth bass especially, but rules and permits governing the collection and possession of reptiles and amphibians also vary greatly by state. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026

Try Fishing or Paddling Try your luck at reeling in walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, white crappie, and channel catfish. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026

In Ferril Lake alone, fishers have caught bluegill, bullhead, carp, channel catfish, crappie, gizzard shad, green sunfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch and even rainbow trout (catchable-size, stocked in spring, according to Denver Parks & Recreation). — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for largemouth bass

• bermudagrass
• ecclesiastes
• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass

Kids Definition

largemouth bass

noun

large·​mouth bass ˌlärj-ˌmau̇th- 

: a large North American bass of warm slow-moving waters that is blackish green above and lighter or whitish below

called also largemouth black bass