king salmon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of king salmon
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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This year, he’s been sitting in on open mic nights at the Clausen Museum, where performers entertain in a room filled with old cannery gear and a taxidermied 126.5-pound king salmon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Wild king salmon topped with tomatoes, olives and capers was accessorized with a puff pastry in the shape of a cartoon fish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
In 2022, 80% fewer king salmon returned to the Yukon River than the 30-year average and 90% fewer chum salmon returned to western Alaska.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2024
Such culinary improvisation is necessary as king salmon has grown increasingly precious.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
Her mom grabbed a package of king salmon from the fridge and held it up to her.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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