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
Dishes range from caviar or rock oysters (teamed with cranberry, spiced pumpkin, and classic sauces) to Dover sole meunière, Cornish lobster bisque, black truffle arancini, seared scallop, loin of venison, and chocolate bombs for dessert.
—
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
The menu features many French classics, like Dover sole with brown butter, Robuchon’s signature butter-laden pommes purée (De Lellis spent a decade at Restaurant Joël Robuchon in Vegas), and chocolate mousse, but also blends in international flavors like za’atar and calamansi.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 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 crudo selections are more thoughtful than at most steakhouses, and the seafood entrees, like a brown butter Dover sole almondine, and mushroom and halibut risotto are just as rich as the steak … and better.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Dover sole
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
The menu features many French classics, like Dover sole with brown butter, Robuchon’s signature butter-laden pommes purée (De Lellis spent a decade at Restaurant Joël Robuchon in Vegas), and chocolate mousse, but also blends in international flavors like za’atar and calamansi.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 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 crudo selections are more thoughtful than at most steakhouses, and the seafood entrees, like a brown butter Dover sole almondine, and mushroom and halibut risotto are just as rich as the steak … and better.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Dover sole
Cite this Entry
“Dover sole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dover%20sole. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
