adjective
- having a wide mouth; characterized by a large opening of the mouth
Usage: commonly used in fish species names
noun
- a freshwater fish (Micropterus salmoides) of the bass family, native to North America and popular in sport fishing
Usage: often called largemouth bass; common game fish
Examples
- The largemouth bass is one of the most sought-after freshwater fish for anglers.
- He caught a five-pound largemouth on his first cast.
- Largemouth fish tend to have wider jaws than their smallmouth cousins.
- The lake is stocked with largemouth bass every spring.
- Fishing tournaments often feature largemouth bass competitions.
- She reeled in a beautiful largemouth from the pond.