Definition

Noun 1. A type of freshwater fish: A large predatory freshwater fish (Micropterus salmoides) native to North America, characterized by a large mouth where the upper jaw extends past the eye. It is a popular game fish. 2. The flesh of this fish as food: The meat from the largemouth bass, prepared and eaten as food.

Usage Examples

• Noun (The Fish):
  • The angler was thrilled to catch a trophy largemouth bass from the lake.
  • Largemouth bass often hide near underwater structures like fallen logs.
• Noun (The Food):
  • For dinner, we had grilled largemouth bass with lemon and herbs.
  • The restaurant's specialty is pan-fried largemouth bass.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in ecological and conservation contexts.
  • The introduction of the largemouth bass has impacted native fish populations in some waterways.

Variants and Related Words

• Largemouth (noun, informal): A common shortened form for "largemouth bass."
  • He's fishing for largemouth today.
• Black bass (noun): A broader category of freshwater bass that includes the largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and others.
• Smallmouth bass (noun): A related species () with a smaller mouth where the jaw does not extend past the eye.

Synonyms

• Fish: Black bass, largemouth (informal).
• Food: Bass, freshwater fish.

Related Phrases

• To catch a largemouth bass: The common verb used with this noun.
  • His goal is to catch a largemouth bass over five pounds.

Noun

1. a large black bass; the angle of the jaw falls behind the eye
2. flesh of largemouth bass