salmon

Definition

• n. any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
• n. a tributary of the Snake River in Idaho
• n. flesh of any of various marine or freshwater fish of the family Salmonidae
• n. a pale pinkish orange color

Word forms

Plural

salmons

Example sentences

1. n.

   I ordered a grilled salmon for dinner, and it was delicious.

2. n.

   The doctor recommended salmon as a healthy source of omega-3 fatty acids.