Striped Bass (Noun)
Meaning 1
Caught along the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Marine food and game fish with dark longitudinal stripes; migrates upriver to spawn; sometimes placed in the genus Morone.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The striped bass is a popular game fish that can be found in coastal waters and rivers along the eastern United States.
- Anglers often target striped bass during their annual migrations upriver to spawn.
- Striped bass are anadromous fish, meaning they migrate from saltwater to freshwater to reproduce.
- The striped bass is a prized catch for both commercial and recreational fishermen due to its flavorful flesh and fighting ability.
- In some regions, striped bass are considered an invasive species and are subject to strict fishing regulations to prevent overpopulation.