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

Following a cocktail hour featuring signature drinks, the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a dinner with a menu that included sea bass and short rib. —Erin Clack, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024

In a 2011 episode, Oz suggested to his audience that endive, red onion and sea bass are anti-cancer foods that could reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by up to 75%. —Melissa Dahl, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024

Guests flowed between the smoking terrace upstairs – a favorite hangout of Moss and her friends – and the dining room downstairs where Italian staff dished out a surf-and-turf feast featuring yellowtail carpaccio, lobster cake with yuzu mayonnaise, roasted sea bass and beef fillet. —Samantha Conti, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024

There is a wide variety of sea bass, San Pietro and sole. —John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 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.