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

Chef Williams Saurina adds his own touches, with novel spins on ceviche, zesty salsas flecked with pumpkin seeds, and aromatic Tikin Xic (sea bass with recado rojo, made from local achiote, wrapped in totomoxtle leaf). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Also available are spicy chicken breast sautéed with lemongrass, Asian basil and peanuts ($32); shaking beef ($45), made with diced hanger steak, scallion and chili, and baked Chilean sea bass ($48) with tamarind and soy marinade. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

From there, wine flowed as attendees tucked into filet mignon and sea bass while chatting across large burgundy floral centerpieces. — Emily Tannenbaum, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Guests dined on squash and sea bass The first lady helped craft the evening’s menu, which was served on the red china from Ronald Reagan’s presidency. — Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sea bass

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

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.