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Definition of white bass

white bass

Plural:white bass
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white bass Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A silvery, schooling freshwater fish (Morone chrysops) native to the lakes and river systems of North America, characterized by dark, narrow lateral stripes.

Example

"During the spring spawning season, anglers flock to the river tributaries to catch migrating white bass."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound name derived from Old English 'hwīt' (white) and Middle English 'bace' or 'bas', originally from Old English 'bærs' (perch), referencing its silvery-white coloration.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of White bass. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/white bass
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