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

Dining Çanakkale tomatoes, olives, Aegean herbs, wild sea bass, and other locally and regionally sourced ingredients are showcased throughout the hotel’s bar and restaurant offerings. —Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

There’s sea bass, filet mignon with mashed potatoes, and an apple crumble with ice cream. —Emma Soren, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2024

Here, pasta dishes are presented tableside before being fired up, and a trolley of fresh catches of the day can be prepared many ways, including a sea bass baked in a salt crust — my favorite of the night. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024

Then, savor the sea bass sauteed in light cream before a bowl of melon and strawberries appear with the coup de grâce: housemade baklava. —Alex Crevar, New York Times, 11 July 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.