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Definition of sanddab

sanddab

/ˈsændˌdæb/
sand · dab
Plural:sanddabs
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sanddab Lexical Profile

sanddab Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small, left-eyed flatfish of the genus Citharichthys, typically found camouflaged on sandy ocean bottoms along the Pacific coast of North America and highly valued as a commercial and sport food fish.

Example

"The chef prepared a plate of pan-fried Pacific sanddabs served with a light lemon and caper sauce."

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• Nearby Words

sandalwood
sandbag
sandbar shark
sanddab
sandeel
sandersonia
sandfish

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'sand' and 'dab' (a name for various small flatfish), referencing the fish's natural habitat of lying camouflaged on sandy ocean bottoms.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sanddab. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sanddab
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