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

Those eating à la carte should not skip the Shizu Huancaína Roll, a mix of salmon, sea bass and avocado in a creamy huancaína sauce, finished with salmon roe and crispy tempura, or the Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna Tartare. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Other sea animals, including black sea bass, appear to be moving north because of the warming of the ocean. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

On the lighter side, steamed Chilean sea bass is subtle and festooned with hot pepper slices in a ginger-vinegar broth. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

According to him, in my Northeast neck of the woods, black sea bass provide the finest tail eats. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 29 July 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.