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bream

1

[ brim, breem ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) bream, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) breams.
  1. any of various freshwater fishes of the genus Abramis, as A. brama, of Europe, with a compressed, deep body and silvery scales.
  2. any of various related and similar fishes.
  3. any of several porgies, as the sea bream, Archosargus rhomboidalis.
  4. any of several freshwater sunfishes of the genus Lepomis.


bream

2

[ breem ]

verb (used with object)

, Nautical.
  1. to clean (a ship's bottom) by applying burning furze, reeds, etc., to soften the pitch and loosen adherent matter.

Bream

3

[ breem ]

noun

  1. Julian (Alexander), 1933–2020, English guitarist and lutenist.

bream

1

/ brɪm; briːm; brɪm /

noun

  1. any of several Eurasian freshwater cyprinid fishes of the genus Abramis , esp A. brama , having a deep compressed body covered with silvery scales
  2. white bream
    white breamsilver bream a similar cyprinid, Blicca bjoerkna
  3. short for sea bream
  4. any of various marine fishes


Bream

2

/ briːm /

noun

  1. BreamJulian (Alexander)1933MEnglishMUSIC: guitaristMUSIC: lutenist Julian ( Alexander ). born 1933, English guitarist and lutenist

bream

3

/ briːm /

verb

  1. nautical (formerly) to clean debris from (the bottom of a vessel) by heating to soften the pitch

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bream1

1350–1400; Middle English breme < Anglo-French; Old French bresme, braisme < Old Low Franconian *brahsima; compare Old High German brahsema, Dutch brasem

Origin of bream2

1620–30; < Middle Dutch brem ( e ) furze

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bream1

C14: from Old French bresme , of Germanic origin; compare Old High German brahsema ; perhaps related to brehan to glitter

Origin of bream2

C15: probably from Middle Dutch bremme broom; from using burning broom as a source of heat

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Example Sentences

“Fully vaccinated individuals with breakthrough infections have peak viral load similar to unvaccinated cases and can efficiently transmit infection in household settings, including to fully vaccinated contacts,” Bream said while questioning Siri.

The migration of produce,” as Ooe coins it, “moves north in the warmer months, much like the sea bream.

We have in multiple requests,” Bream answered meekly, “and when it comes in, we'll let you know.

The Broads and rivers abound with bream and roach; and there are pike, perch, and eels.

And now Elsie starts in our boat; and all is commotion, till a fine blue bream, spotted with black, is landed.

The Black Bream (Cantharus lineatus) is an omnivorous feeder, and will take both animal and vegetable baits.

The creeks ran towards the north-west watershed and were full of codfish, bream, and perch.

One small tank of young bream, for example, can be a perpetual and continually fresh delight.

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