bream

[briːm]

bream Definition

a type of freshwater or saltwater fish that is often used for food.

Using bream: Examples

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

  • Example

    The chef prepared a delicious dish with bream and vegetables.

  • Example

    We caught several breams while fishing in the lake.

  • Example

    The saltwater bream is a popular fish in Mediterranean cuisine.

bream Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bream

  • freshwater bream
  • saltwater bream
  • sea bream
  • river bream

Phrases with bream

  • the activity of catching bream fish, usually as a sport or recreational activity

    Example

    He spent the weekend bream fishing with his friends.

  • the eggs of a female bream fish, often used as a delicacy in some cuisines

    Example

    The restaurant served a dish of bream roe with toast and butter.

  • a piece of bream fish that has been cut from the bone and is ready to be cooked

    Example

    She seasoned the bream fillets with salt and pepper before grilling them.

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Summary: bream in Brief

The term 'bream' [briːm] refers to a type of freshwater or saltwater fish that is commonly used for food. It can be found in both rivers and seas, and is often used in Mediterranean cuisine. 'Bream' extends into phrases like 'bream fishing,' and dishes like 'bream roe,' denoting the activity of catching bream and the culinary uses of the fish.

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