black sea bass

[ blak see bas ]

noun

1. a bluish, black-striped sea bass, Centropristes striata, abundant off the coast of eastern North America: a valuable food fish.

Word History and Origins

Origin of black sea bass¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

At fish counters across Long Island, imported salmon fillets glisten in greater profusion than local mackerel and black sea bass.

From New York Times

A few years ago, she freed a black sea bass that had been hooked on a discarded fishing line, she said.

From Seattle Times

A red spoon near the name of the fish indicates a catch available that day, typically a half-dozen choices that have included hake, swordfish, yellowfin tuna, black sea bass and Arctic char.

From Washington Post

Also on the menu are family-style preparations like black sea bass swathed in grape leaves, and duck borek layered with pastry.

From New York Times

Charter fishing boat captains, however, are concerned that their seasons for black sea bass and conch could be adversely affected.

From Washington Post