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red snapper
noun
: any of various reddish fishes (as of the genera Lutjanus and Sebastes) including several food fishes
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Roach brought the plastic bag to his dining-room table and laid out containers of red snapper, red beans and rice, and plantains.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Indulge in seared scallops, crispy red snapper, or a Bison kabob.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024
Palm also plans to offer a mix of seafood items, including New England lobster, crab salad, a unique take on shrimp cocktail, and an Atlantic coast red snapper entree served with Carolina gold rice, a spring vegetable medley, and Cotija cheese with thyme.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 June 2024
Ponant handed out vouchers for passengers to spend in local cafés and later brought onboard a haul of local red snapper.
—Kate Crockett, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1755, in the meaning defined above
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“Red snapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20snapper. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
red snapper
noun
: any of several reddish sea fishes including some used for food or sport
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