sand dab

American  

noun

1. any of several flatfishes used for food, especially of the genus Citharichthys, inhabiting waters along the Pacific coast of North America.

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sand dab British  

noun

1. any of various small flatfishes of the genus Citharichthys that occur in American Pacific coastal waters and are important food fishes

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Etymology

Origin of sand dab

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Johnson stabbed the listless sand dab with his fork.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2022

“Young man, do you know how much a sand dab costs?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2022

Johnson glanced at his father, leaned close and whispered, “I don’t know what a sand dab is.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2022

Pieces of mild, tender sand dab complete the comforting meal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2015