Sockeye (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small salmon with red flesh; found in rivers and tributaries of the northern Pacific and valued as food; adults die after spawning.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Fatty red flesh of salmon of Pacific coast and rivers.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The sockeye salmon, prized for its rich flavor and vibrant color, is a staple of the local cuisine.
- The restaurant's specialty was grilled sockeye, served with a side of lemon and herbs.
- The sockeye run was particularly strong that year, with thousands of fish swimming upstream to spawn.
- The canneries were working overtime to process the bounty of sockeye that had been caught in the recent harvest.
- Smoked sockeye was a favorite snack among the outdoor enthusiasts who frequented the campsite.