smallmouth bass

noun

small·​mouth bass ˈsmȯl-ˌmau̇th- 

: a black bass (Micropterus dolomieu) of clear rivers and lakes that is bronzy-green above and lighter below and has the vertex of the angle of the jaw falling below the eye

called also smallmouth, smallmouth black bass

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Examples of smallmouth bass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Crayfish are one of the smallmouth bass’ primary food sources. —Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024

They can be used to target spotted, largemouth, and smallmouth bass from a foot of water out to about 20 feet with great effectiveness and efficiency. —Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 23 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

smallmouth bass

noun

small·​mouth bass ˌsmȯl-ˌmau̇th- 

: a black bass that lives in clear rivers and lakes and is bronze green above and lighter below

called also smallmouth black bass