black sea bass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of black sea bass
An Americanism first recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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At fish counters across Long Island, imported salmon fillets glisten in greater profusion than local mackerel and black sea bass.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
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
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 E. L. (Ellsworth Leonardson) Kolb
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