sea bream

noun

1. any of numerous marine sparid fishes, as Pagellus centrodontus, inhabiting waters off the coasts of Europe.
2. a porgy, Archosargus rhomboidalis, inhabiting the Atlantic Ocean.

sea bream

noun

1. any sparid fish, esp Pagellus centrodontus, of European seas, valued as a food fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea bream¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

Because all the conventional problems of filmmaking — like flubbed lines and imperfect framing — exist alongside the possibility of dropping a perfectly cooked sea bream, a dish was waiting if another take was needed.

From New York Times

Several miles away, clam fishermen have tested similar measures to prevent sea bream from eating their potential harvest, too, stringing mesh across poles in a small patch of shallow water.

From Los Angeles Times

In Japan, you can already buy tomatoes rich in a chemical called GABA, which has a calming effect, and modified sea bream where more of the flesh is suitable for sushi.

From BBC

There were scorpionfish, red mullet and sea bream.

From Washington Post

Madhi added he expected production of 60-80 tonnes of sea bream in the first year would be divided between the Gaza and West Bank markets.

From Reuters