red snapper

American  

noun

1. any of several snappers of the genus Lutjanus, especially L. campechanus, a large food fish of the Gulf of Mexico.

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red snapper British  

noun

1. any of various marine percoid food fishes of the genus Lutjanus , esp L. blackfordi , having a reddish coloration, common in American coastal regions of the Atlantic: family Lutjanidae (snappers)

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Etymology

Origin of red snapper

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

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Example Sentences

On the lunch menu: red snapper the captain caught that morning.

From The Wall Street Journal

I love all the sushi — the halibut, the red snapper, the spicy yellowtail and the carpaccios.

From Los Angeles Times

This summer, the company plans to add salmon and red snapper to its offerings.

From Los Angeles Times

For instance, a cheap fish like tilapia may be given the name of a more expensive fish, like red snapper, or an endangered species might be passed off as a better-faring alternative.

From Salon

The whole red snapper was super flavorful and flaky, the steak was perfectly cooked, and the cocktails were really great, too.

From Salon