catch of the day

noun phrase

: the fish offered on a particular day at a restaurant
She ordered the catch of the day.

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Sometimes the catch of the day comes in a tin or an envelope. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Bluegill seemed to be the frequent and popular catch of the day for many anglers. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Larger plates include a catch of the day, a Tomahawk and chicken schnitzel. — Connie Ogle updated May 5, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026 End the day with dinner at Latitudes at Sunset Key Cottages for an ocean view and the catch of the day. — Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for catch of the day

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“Catch of the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catch%20of%20the%20day. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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