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sea bass

American

[see bas] / ˈsi ˌbæs /

Or seabass

noun

any of numerous marine fishes of the family Serranidae, such as the black sea bass.
a common name for any of numerous marine food fishes of various families, such as the Chilean sea bass and the white sea bass.

sea bass British

/ bæs /

noun

any of various American coastal percoid fishes of the genus Centropristes and related genera, such as C. striatus ( black sea bass ), having an elongated body with a long spiny dorsal fin almost divided into two: family Serranidae

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Etymology

Origin of sea bass

An Americanism first recorded in 1755–65

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sea bass

On the menu, honey-glazed lime chicken, roast sea bass, caramelised leek penne and an outrageously moreish passion fruit meringue.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

"Diesel has reached a price that's quite critical for us," said Le Quintrec, unloading sole and sea bass caught recently overnight at the port of Lorient.

From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026

The sea bass and bream are always tasty.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

Bodega Tackle manager Angelina Love said white sea bass is a common catch in Tomales Bay.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025

“We have a sea bass special today,” she stammered.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

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