Salmon

Pronunciation: /ˈsæmən/

Definitions of salmon

noun a large edible fish that is a popular food source

Example Sentences

A1 Salmon is a type of fish.

A2 I like to eat grilled salmon.

B1 Salmon is known for its high omega-3 content.

B2 The restaurant served a delicious salmon dish.

C1 The salmon population in the river has been declining.

C2 The chef prepared a gourmet salmon tartare.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the color of salmon flesh, which is a pale pinkish-orange

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat salmon sandwiches for lunch.

A2 She ordered a salmon salad at the restaurant.

B1 The chef prepared a delicious salmon dish with a lemon butter sauce.

B2 The salmon fillet was marinated in a special blend of herbs and spices.

C1 The gourmet restaurant featured a tasting menu with smoked salmon as one of the courses.

C2 The salmon caviar was served on a bed of ice to preserve its freshness and flavor.

Examples of salmon in a Sentence

formal The restaurant served a delicious grilled salmon with lemon butter sauce.

informal I love ordering salmon at my favorite seafood spot.

slang Let's grab some salmon and chill at the beach.

figurative Her words were like swimming upstream, trying to catch a salmon in a fast-flowing river.

Grammatical Forms of salmon

• past tense: salmoned
• plural: salmons
• comparative: more salmon
• superlative: most salmon
• present tense: salmon
• future tense: will salmon
• perfect tense: have salmoned
• continuous tense: is salmoning
• singular: salmon
• positive degree: salmon
• infinitive: to salmon
• gerund: salmoning
• participle: salmoned

Origin and Evolution of salmon

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'salmon' originated from the Latin word 'salmo' which was derived from the Proto-Indo-European root word 'salm-', meaning 'to leap'. This likely refers to the salmon's ability to leap upstream.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'salmon' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning as a type of fish. However, its usage has expanded to refer to various species of fish in the Salmonidae family, not just the specific species known as salmon.