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

Examples of sea bass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Decadent black truffle ravioli and black salt sea bass with herb and olive oil are also highlights. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Inside, diners in white linen and retro-reissue sneakers clink glasses of Minuty rosé (€15) before diving into sea bass ceviche (€17) and chicken breast served with baked slices of Normandy apples (€26). —Seth Sherwood, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025

Pan-seared Chilean sea bass is rich and delicate, with a curry sauce and heirloom baby carrots. —Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025

Pat sea bass dry with a paper towel and place it on a small, rimmed baking sheet. —Cathy Thomas, Mercury News, 30 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sea bass

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• chagas
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse

Kids Definition

sea bass

noun

: any of numerous marine fishes that are usually smaller and more active than the related groupers

especially : a food and sport fish of the Atlantic coast of the U.S.