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

Expect dishes like truffled sea bass crudo marinated in passionfruit, a meltingly tender Chateaubriand, and a signature French chocolate meringue dessert by the name of ‘Le Concorde’. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026

Dinner options include sea bass and tenderloin marsala. —Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026

The ethereal Chilean sea bass at Mirae is paired with a lovely cauliflower puree. —Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Dinner continued with a refreshing coconut milk ceviche with apple, grapefruit, and hearts of palm, followed by decadent courses of short ribs and sea bass, with tropical desserts to cap it off. —Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026

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.