sea bream

American  

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.

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sea bream British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sea bream

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

He then held up a large sea bream as a symbol of good luck and celebration.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

The main course, a whole fried sea bream, served with a ginger fish sauce caramel, peanuts, herbs, lemon, and wild pepper leaves to delicately wrap each fried morsel, truly blew me away.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2025

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 • Feb. 9, 2024

The netting had proved effective at deterring the sea bream as well as predatory sea snails.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2023

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 • Mar. 23, 2023