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

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The menu has aged Texas wagyu, lobster, sea bass and lamb chops. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 The menu will include dishes like sea bass ceviche, chicken tamales and a shrimp cocktail. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 27 June 2026 Juror Stellan Skarsgård was enjoying the sea bass with truffles. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026 The cacio e pepe pasta transports me to my favorite trattoria in Rome and the pan-roasted Chilean sea bass tastes like it was just fished out of the sea. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sea bass

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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

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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