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

Great with seared scallops, sea bass and squid and for the daring, veal tartare with lemon and ginger. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025

The cuisine leans toward coastal Mexican fare, like ceviche with corvina and habanero; bluefin tuna tostadas and smoked salmon tostadas; and a seafood and basmati rice casserole with shrimp, octopus, calamari and sea bass. —Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025

Season sea bass, shrimp, and scallops with salt and pepper. —Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 Oct. 2025

Try catching your own snapper, grouper, sea bass, kingfish, or cobia. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 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.