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

After a full feed of dry-aged burgers, spaghetti pomodoro, Long Island sea bass, and the eatery’s famous giant chocolate chip cookie dessert, most people headed off into the night in their Choos. —Freya Drohan, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2025

The report card draws on long-term population data to shed light on how otters, giant sea bass, Garibaldi fish and other animals are doing. —Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025

Its three-course special menu teases braised short ribs and branzino, or European sea bass, as well as shrimp tagliatelle and wild mushroom fusilli. —Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2025

Since the Delta smelt, a food source for larger fish including salmon and sea bass as well as sea lions is near extinction, the government has been pumping less water out to save the fish for about 20 years, Holyoke added. —Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025

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.