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tilapia

[tɪˈlɑːpiə]

tilapia Definition

a freshwater fish that is widely farmed for food, originally from Africa and the Middle East.

Using tilapia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tilapia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Tilapia is a popular fish for aquaculture.

  • Example

    Grilled tilapia is a delicious dish.

  • Example

    The tilapia population in the lake has decreased due to overfishing.

tilapia Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tilapia

Phrases with tilapia

  • tilapia farming

    the practice of breeding and raising tilapia for commercial purposes

    Example

    Tilapia farming is a growing industry in many countries.

  • tilapia fillet

    a boneless piece of tilapia meat that is often used in cooking

    Example

    I'm going to make some tilapia fillets for dinner tonight.

  • tilapia recipe

    a set of instructions for preparing a dish that includes tilapia as an ingredient

    Example

    I found a great tilapia recipe online that I want to try.

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Summary: tilapia in Brief

Tilapia [tɪˈlɑːpiə] is a freshwater fish that is commonly farmed for food. It is originally from Africa and the Middle East and is often used in cooking, such as in dishes like grilled tilapia. Tilapia farming is a growing industry, and recipes featuring tilapia are widely available online.