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salmon

[ˈsæmən]

salmon Definition

  • 1a large fish that is a popular food, and lives in the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and the rivers that flow into them
  • 2a pale pinkish-orange colour

Using salmon: Examples

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

  • Example

    I had grilled salmon for dinner last night.

  • Example

    The river is full of salmon during the spawning season.

  • Example

    The color of her dress was a beautiful shade of salmon.

salmon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for salmon

Phrases with salmon

  • salmon that has been cured by smoking

    Example

    I love to eat smoked salmon on a bagel with cream cheese.

  • salmon that is caught in the wild, rather than being farmed

    Example

    Wild salmon is considered to be healthier than farmed salmon.

  • the time when salmon swim upstream to spawn

    Example

    The salmon run is a popular time for fishing in Alaska.

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Summary: salmon in Brief

Salmon [ˈsæmən] is a large fish that is popular as food and found in the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans and their rivers. It is also a pale pinkish-orange color. Examples include 'I had grilled salmon for dinner last night.' and 'The river is full of salmon during the spawning season.' Phrases include 'smoked salmon,' 'wild salmon,' and 'salmon run.'

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