Bream (Noun)
Meaning 1
Flesh of various freshwater fishes of North America or of Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef prepared a delicious dish of pan-seared bream, served with a side of steamed vegetables.
- Bream is a mild-flavored fish that pairs well with a variety of seasonings and sauces.
- The market offered a variety of fresh fish, including trout, salmon, and bream.
- The bream was cooked to perfection, with a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
- In some parts of Europe, bream is considered a delicacy and is often served at special occasions.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Any of various usually edible freshwater percoid fishes having compressed bodies and shiny scales; especially (but not exclusively) of the genus Lepomis.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 3
Flesh of any of various saltwater fishes of the family Sparidae or the family Bramidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The bream served at the restaurant was a type of porgy fish, caught fresh from the Mediterranean.
- She seasoned the bream with herbs and lemon juice before grilling it for dinner.
- In the summer, bream is a popular fish to serve at barbecues in Greece.
- The fish market sold several varieties of bream, including red bream and silver bream.
- Bream has a delicate flavor and a flaky texture, making it a favorite among seafood lovers.
Synonyms
Meaning 4
Any of numerous marine percoid fishes especially (but not exclusively) of the family Sparidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Anglers often fish for bigger bream, but smaller specimens can still put up quite a fight.
- The pier was crowded with fishermen trying to catch bream, which were abundant in the waters below.
- In some Mediterranean countries, bream is considered a delicacy and is served at special occasions.
- Bream are generally a hardy species, making them well-suited to life in a variety of aquatic environments.
- Some species of bream are known for their bright colors and patterns, while others are more subdued in appearance.