Chilean sea bass

American  

[chil-ay-uhn see bas] / tʃɪlˈeɪ ən ˈsi ˌbæs /

noun

1. a ray-finned fish, Dissostichus eleginoides, inhabiting the Southern Ocean and the southern waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans: a valuable food fish.

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Chilean sea bass British  

noun

1. another name for Patagonian toothfish

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Etymology

Origin of Chilean sea bass

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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Chilean sea bass

I’ll order the sake-glazed Chilean sea bass and pasta for Hazel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025

My wife found so many different ways to cook Chilean sea bass and crab cakes, and mastered the art of making sub shop-style cheese steaks.

From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2023

International Trade Court that the decision to bar importation of Chilean sea bass was arbitrary, illegal and would cause significant economic harm to its business.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2022

The company has received only two shipments of seafood in the U.S. - both of them Chilean sea bass sent to South Florida last month.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 18, 2022

I pass on the soup and salad, and order Chilean sea bass.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper