catch of the day
noun phrase
: the fish offered on a particular day at a restaurant
She ordered the catch of the day.
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The fresh catch of the day is delicately seared and served over a bed of rich celery root purée with arugula pesto and earthy shiitake mushrooms.
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Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Buck and Rider, also with three locations, has a raw bar menu always up-to-date with the best catch of the day options.
—Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Alternatively, paddle or trek to Yau Ley Seafood Restaurant on Sai Kung, where the catch of the day is served with a side of authentic and family-friendly Hong Kong charm.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
On a frozen lake, the wind is the catch of the day.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Buck and Rider, also with three locations, has a raw bar menu always up-to-date with the best catch of the day options.
—Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Alternatively, paddle or trek to Yau Ley Seafood Restaurant on Sai Kung, where the catch of the day is served with a side of authentic and family-friendly Hong Kong charm.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
On a frozen lake, the wind is the catch of the day.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for catch of the day
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“Catch of the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20of%20the%20day. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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