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

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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 17 Sep. 2024.

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.

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