sea bass

noun

: any of numerous marine bony fishes (family Serranidae) that are usually smaller and more active than the groupers

especially : a food and sport fish (Centropristis striata) of the Atlantic coast of the U.S.

: any of numerous croakers or drums including noted sport and food fishes

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Guests eventually took their places around a long table with decanters neatly lined up and reflecting the flickering light dozens of candles, to tuck into a menu of mousseline brioche, sliced wild sea bass with lime leaf and turbot roasted with chives — or beef Wellington — and chocolate entremet. —

Lily Templeton, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024 Buttery Peruvian sea bass over chanterelles and a veal reduction. —

Monica Eng, Axios, 6 Oct. 2024 The suzuki tartare has become a staff and fan favorite with Japanese sea bass, a chile and soybean paste plus tiny nasturtium lily pads. —

Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 7 Oct. 2024 Be sure to sample the prawn har gao dim sum, beef hirata buns, and sea bass ramen with side dishes from Japanese steamed rice to robata tender stem broccoli. —

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