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

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Guests flowed between the smoking terrace upstairs – a favorite hangout of Moss and her friends – and the dining room downstairs where Italian staff dished out a surf-and-turf feast featuring yellowtail carpaccio, lobster cake with yuzu mayonnaise, roasted sea bass and beef fillet. Samantha Conti, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024 There is a wide variety of sea bass, San Pietro and sole. John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Guests eventually took their places around a long table with decanters neatly lined up and reflecting the flickering light dozens of candles, to tuck into a menu of mousseline brioche, sliced wild sea bass with lime leaf and turbot roasted with chives — or beef Wellington — and chocolate entremet. Lily Templeton, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024 Buttery Peruvian sea bass over chanterelles and a veal reduction. Monica Eng, Axios, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sea bass 

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sea bass was in 1765

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“Sea bass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20bass. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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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.

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