Redfish: meaning, definitions and examples

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redfish

[ ˈrɛdˌfɪʃ ]

Noun

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seafood

Redfish is a type of fish with a reddish color, commonly found in coastal waters. It is prized for its mild, sweet flavor and firm texture. Redfish is popular in seafood dishes and is often grilled, blackened, or fried.

Synonyms

channel bass, red drum, red snapper.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
redfish	Used to refer generally to several species of fish with a reddish color. I love cooking redfish with garlic butter sauce. Redfish are abundant in this part of the sea.
red drum	Mostly used by anglers and fishermen, especially in the context of sport fishing in coastal regions. The red drum we caught yesterday was the biggest I've ever seen. Red drum are popular among sport fishers due to their size and taste.
channel bass	Commonly used in the southeastern United States, especially when saltwater fishing in areas like along the Atlantic coast. We caught a massive channel bass during our trip to South Carolina. Channel bass are known for their fighting spirit when hooked.
red snapper	Refers specifically to a species of fish that's popular in culinary contexts, often used in seafood dishes. Grilled red snapper is a favorite dish at tropical seafood restaurants. We prepared a delicious red snapper ceviche for dinner.

Examples of usage

Grilled redfish with a lemon butter sauce is a classic dish.
Blackened redfish is a popular Cajun recipe.

Translations

Translations of the word "redfish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 peixe vermelho

🇮🇳 लाल मछली

🇩🇪 Rotbarsch

🇮🇩 ikan merah

🇺🇦 червона риба

🇵🇱 czerwona ryba

🇯🇵 赤い魚 (あかいさかな)

🇫🇷 poisson rouge

🇪🇸 pez rojo

🇹🇷 kırmızı balık

🇰🇷 붉은 생선 (bulgeun saengseon)

🇸🇦 سمكة حمراء

🇨🇿 červená ryba

🇸🇰 červená ryba

🇨🇳 红鱼 (hóng yú)

🇸🇮 rdeča riba

🇮🇸 rauður fiskur

🇰🇿 қызыл балық

🇬🇪 წითელი თევზი

🇦🇿 qırmızı balıq

🇲🇽 pez rojo

Etymology

The term 'redfish' originated from the reddish color of the fish's skin and scales. Redfish are also known as red drum due to the drumming sound they make during spawning. They are a popular game fish among anglers and have been overfished in some regions, leading to conservation efforts to protect their populations.

See also: red, redact, redden, reddening, reddish, redneck, redness, redolent.