Bream

usgb/briːm/
noun

A type of freshwater fish, often marked by blue and silver color, frequently caught for sport or food.

He went fishing at the lake and caught a large bream.
Visual representation of "bream" - A type of freshwater fish, often marked by blue and silver color, frequently caught for sport or food.

Often appears as...

  • catch a bream
  • bream fishing
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Fish Species

Understand 'bream' refers to specific fish, not all fish.

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Not every fish in the lake is a bream; some are trout.
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Culinary Context

Be aware 'bream' is used in cooking and restaurants.

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The menu featured grilled bream with lemon butter.
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Angling Jargon

Recognize 'bream' in fishing talk, related to sport or hobby.

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Anglers often discuss the best bait for bream.
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