sea bass
noun
1
: any of numerous marine bony fishes (family Serranidae) that are usually smaller and more active than the groupers
especially
: a food and sport fish (Centropristis striata) of the Atlantic coast of the U.S.
2
: any of numerous croakers or drums including noted sport and food fishes
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Try catching your own snapper, grouper, sea bass, kingfish, or cobia.
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Specialties of the house include Peking duck as well as Alaskan King crab legs, soft shell crabs, shrimp and sea bass.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Ralph’s in Paris also serves such classics as Ralph’s Burger, prime filet mignon, Dover sole, seared sea bass and mini-lobster rolls.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The cold smoked sea bass associated with the recall was also sold in 8-ounce packaging, with lot number 212.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Specialties of the house include Peking duck as well as Alaskan King crab legs, soft shell crabs, shrimp and sea bass.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Ralph’s in Paris also serves such classics as Ralph’s Burger, prime filet mignon, Dover sole, seared sea bass and mini-lobster rolls.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
The cold smoked sea bass associated with the recall was also sold in 8-ounce packaging, with lot number 212.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sea bass
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“Sea bass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20bass. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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