Synonyms for

Salmon

Verb / ˈsæmʌn / Another word for salmon — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large fish that is born in fresh water, swims to the ocean to live most of its life, and then returns to fresh water to reproduce

Synonyms & similar words

salmonriver pinkorange pinkishorange salmon trout bass catfish cod haddock halibut mackerel perch pike sardine shark snapper sole swordfish tilapia tuna whitefish bluefish grouper redfish

Synonyms by register

Formal

Oncorhynchus Salmo

Informal

pink fish river fish

Literary

silver swimmer flesh of the stream

Antonyms

land-dweller terrestrial animal freshwater fish non-migratory fish

Common collocations

  • wild salmon
  • farmed salmon
  • smoked salmon
  • grilled salmon
  • salmon fillet
  • salmon run
  • pink salmon
  • sockeye salmon

Word family

noun salmon

Usage note

Salmon refers to a specific type of fish. It is not typically used metaphorically, and therefore has few direct antonyms or broad synonyms outside of its scientific classification or descriptive phrases.

Example sentences

  1. I went fishing and caught a big salmon.
  2. The restaurant served baked salmon for dinner.
  3. The salmon swims upstream to lay its eggs.
  4. I like to eat sushi with salmon.
  5. Salmon is a popular seafood dish.

Quotes

  • "I'm a big salmon fan, both environmentally and culinarily." - David Chang
  • "I don't like to eat fish straight out of the water, but I love to fish." - Norman Schwarzkopf
  • "I love smoked salmon and scrambled eggs." - Michelle Dockery

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