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

Examples of sea bass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guests eventually took their places around a long table with decanters neatly lined up and reflecting the flickering light dozens of candles, to tuck into a menu of mousseline brioche, sliced wild sea bass with lime leaf and turbot roasted with chives — or beef Wellington — and chocolate entremet. —Lily Templeton, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024

Buttery Peruvian sea bass over chanterelles and a veal reduction. —Monica Eng, Axios, 6 Oct. 2024

The suzuki tartare has become a staff and fan favorite with Japanese sea bass, a chile and soybean paste plus tiny nasturtium lily pads. —Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024

Be sure to sample the prawn har gao dim sum, beef hirata buns, and sea bass ramen with side dishes from Japanese steamed rice to robata tender stem broccoli. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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.