striped bass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of striped bass
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Example Sentences
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Fishermen are concerned about coming runs of shad and striped bass.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
Enclosed in levees, the shallow forebay is filled with nonnative striped bass and other predators, which feed on juvenile salmon, steelhead trout and other native fish.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024
Depending on the season, fishers like Mr. Stevens can bring in even more treasures, like scallops, squid, blue crabs, striped bass, mackerel and skate.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024
I think that one of the most successful story in America is about the striped bass on East Coast, right here.
From Salon • Oct. 4, 2023
Just beyond the harbor, striped bass are feeding on baitfish in the shallows, making a noise my dad used to call “fish grenades.”
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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