king salmon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of king salmon
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
They rehearsed with four-pound sockeye, but on game day, pivoted to 12-pound Alaskan king salmon.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2024
When they locate a target, they dive, sinking sharp white teeth into their preferred food: the fatty, coral-colored flesh of king salmon.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023
Some scientists say that even if the ocean were full of king salmon, the southern residents would still be in trouble.
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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