plural salmon also salmons
1
a
: a large anadromous salmonid fish (Salmo salar) of the North Atlantic noted as a game and food fish
called also Atlantic salmon
b
: any of various anadromous salmonid fishes other than the salmon
especially
: pacific salmon
c
: a fish (such as a barramundi) resembling a salmon
2
: the variable color of salmon's flesh averaging a strong yellowish pink
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Salmon The optimal intake of omega-3 fats for blood pressure control is around 3 grams, which is equivalent to 4–5 ounces of Atlantic salmon.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025
Over the years, the government has added salmon, frozen chicken, produce and other more nutritious options for tribes to include in recipients’ monthly food packages.
—Mary Hudetz, ProPublica, 28 May 2025
Broil salmon for 2-3 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Salmon The optimal intake of omega-3 fats for blood pressure control is around 3 grams, which is equivalent to 4–5 ounces of Atlantic salmon.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025
Over the years, the government has added salmon, frozen chicken, produce and other more nutritious options for tribes to include in recipients’ monthly food packages.
—Mary Hudetz, ProPublica, 28 May 2025
Broil salmon for 2-3 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for salmon
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salmon
noun
salm·on
ˈsam-ən 
plural salmon also salmons
1
: any of various large food and game fishes that are related to the trouts, have reddish or pinkish flesh, live in oceans or large lakes, and swim up rivers or streams to deposit or fertilize eggs: as
a
: one of the northern Atlantic that does not die after breeding
called also Atlantic salmon
b
: any of several fishes (as the Chinook salmon) of the northern Pacific that usually die after breeding
called also Pacific salmon
2
Geographical Definition
Salmon
geographical name
Salm·on
ˈsa-mən
river 420 miles (676 kilometers) long in central Idaho flowing into the Snake River
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