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

Ceviche comes two ways, while the Coctel Campechano ($19) piles chunks of lobster, sea bass and shrimp with zesty clamato juice. —Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026

For their meal, the couple enjoyed steak and a medley of seafood, including lobster, sea bass, oysters, clams, and shrimp. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026

Their wedding dinner began with a risotto with zucchini flowers, then a squid ink raviolini with sea bass, followed by a porchetta-style rabbit with olives and pine nuts. —Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026

The menu also includes a bison rib-eye, a prime porterhouse and entrees such as lobster, sea bass, lamb chops and chicken Parmesan. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 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.