How to Use red mullet in a Sentence

red mullet

noun
  • Pittsburgh will love the red mullet.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The flowing red mullet gets the attention.
    — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • Some of the country’s most traditional dishes, from croquettes to red mullet fish to eggplant and squid, are fried in extra virgin olive oil.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Bowie sported a flaming red mullet, glamorous outfits and pale white makeup for the character, who became a lasting symbol of the 1970s.
    — Alex Heigl, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The changing menu is kept secret right up until the point of service, with inventive creations including dishes like red mullet with blueberry vinegar, brown butter and cherry; entrecote with salsify and harissa; and rhubarb with yoghurt and ruby chocolate.
    — Gurdeep Loyal, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Undoubtedly the most recognizable piece of Ziggy Stardust’s look was his hair—a red mullet, which Bowie repeated for another alter ego, Aladdin Sane.
    — Vicky Vera, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Her ex-husband is a local fisherman who spends his days fishing by net, pulling lobster, sea bream and red mullet exclusively from the waters around the Îles d'Or, all of which ends up on your plate that evening at the restaurant, equally beloved by locals and visitors.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 25 May 2026
  • Santorini, Greece The island’s Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection, helps guests connect with the famous blue waters of the caldera with net-fishing lessons that often haul in barbouni (red mullet) and skaros (parrot fish).
    — Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026

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