red drum

noun

Ichthyology.

1. a large, edible fish, Sciaenops ocellatus, living in waters off the Atlantic coast of the United States: noted for the drumming sound made by the males when spawning.

Word History and Origins

Origin of red drum¹

An Americanism dating back to 1700–10

Example Sentences

It was a red drum, heavy as anything she’d ever caught.

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Fish kills along the Texas coast were expected for recreational favorites such as spotted sea trout and red drum.

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The red drum remain slow, especially with cooler temps.

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“Biologists found species such as Gulf menhaden, mullet, catfish, carp, Atlantic croaker, red drum, black drum, and others were present,” said Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet.

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Traffic on the lake has increased for red drum with many nice catches.

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