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striped bass

American  
[bas] / bæs /

noun

  1. an important American game fish, Morone saxatilis, having blackish stripes along each side.


Etymology

Origin of striped bass

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

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Fishermen are concerned about coming runs of shad and striped bass.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

In this recipe at Food & Wine, David Chang "pulverizes the kombu to a powder and blends it with softened butter to baste striped bass fillets."

From Salon May 14, 2024

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

Henry figures that cat doesn’t know it should be terrified of the ocean and maybe just loves the smell of striped bass.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

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