sand dab

noun

1. any of several flatfishes used for food, especially of the genus Citharichthys, inhabiting waters along the Pacific coast of North America.

sand dab

noun

1. any of various small flatfishes of the genus Citharichthys that occur in American Pacific coastal waters and are important food fishes

Word History and Origins

Origin of sand dab¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

If he wanted sand dabs, dammit, everyone was eating sand dabs.

From Los Angeles Times

Connelly and Welliver settled into a booth at Musso & Frank recently over sand dabs and filet mignon to discuss their favorite memories of “Bosch” and their excitement about continuing his saga.

From Los Angeles Times

Caesar salad for two; chicken parmesan; sand dabs; creamed spinach; creamed corn.

From Los Angeles Times

In the dining room, I settled into one of the crimson-leather booths and ordered fare from another era—sand dabs, a sweet flatfish sautéed in butter, and a creamy strawberry torte.

From Wall Street Journal

Pieces of mild, tender sand dab complete the comforting meal.

From Wall Street Journal