black bass
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of black bass
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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University of Georgia researchers have identified and formally described two previously unrecognized species of black bass, known as Bartram's bass and Altamaha bass, in a recently published study.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2026
You can catch a 30-inch black bass, which is enough for two fillets that will last for over a week.
From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2022
A trove of common carp escaped into the lake, where they ate up most the crayfish and ravished the eggs of the tilapia, black bass, and other species prized by sport fishers.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 29, 2021
At B.A., black bass are best above the brush and along vegetation on topwaters, crankbait and spinners, showing some signs of summer patterns but leaning towards fall patterns.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 23, 2020
“I fish for the black bass of the pond,” Cico said.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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