king salmon

noun

: chinook salmon

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But stocks have got so low that, in 2024, the Alaska government, in conjunction with Canada, shut down fishing for king salmon on the Yukon River and its Canadian tributaries for seven years—one complete king-salmon life cycle. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 The team can arrange for adrenaline junkies to heli-ski on a glacier, fight to bring a king salmon ashore, kayak on remote riverbeds, and more, all with the help of expert guides. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Providence’s dishes may read as simple—abalone with green and white asparagus or king salmon with porcini and ramps—but Cimarusti is interested in only the best version of each element. — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 Wild king salmon topped with tomatoes, olives and capers was accessorized with a puff pastry in the shape of a cartoon fish. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for king salmon

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of king salmon was in 1871

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