black sea bass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of black sea bass
An Americanism first recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The March study said large underwater platforms are rapidly colonized by smaller, bottom-dwelling marine life, including shellfish and crabs, which in turn attract larger predators like black sea bass.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
Charter fishing boat captains, however, are concerned that their seasons for black sea bass and conch could be adversely affected.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 25, 2021
O’Donnell’s zuppa di pesce, a Sicilian-style fish stew, is abundant with mussels, clams, shrimp, and black sea bass, in a broth fragrant with Pernod.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 8, 2019
Unlike the original, the new place will be fitted with Japanese tabletop grills for searing skewered Wagyu beef wrapped in betel leaf, black sea bass, sugarcane shrimp and lemongrass grilled oysters.
From New York Times ● Aug. 27, 2018
Fifty feet away a six foot black sea bass floated; his rounded back lifted above the water.
From Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico by Kolb, E. L. (Ellsworth Leonardson)
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