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bream

bream

Meaning of bream

European freshwater fish

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EN-UK/ˈbriːm/
EN-US/briːm/
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bream usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

We caught a large bream in the lake during our fishing trip.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

Bream is a popular choice for freshwater fishing enthusiasts.

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bream belongs to the topic "Fish and Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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bream synonyms

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carp
Refers to fishes of the Cyprinus/Carassius groups (e.g., common carp); freshwater but taxonomically and behaviourally distinct from bream.
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🇬🇧en

Refers to fishes of the Cyprinus/Carassius groups (e.g., common carp); freshwater but taxonomically and behaviourally distinct from bream.

C2Very Often

Local anglers often target carp rather than bream in that lake.

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bream meaning: what does it mean?

European freshwater fish

bream pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

bream is pronounced as /ˈbriːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

bream definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We caught a large bream in the lake during our fishing trip. Translation: Во время рыбалки на озере мы поймали большого леща.

Is bream part of Fish and Seafood vocabulary?

Yes, bream can be learned in the Fish and Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is bream part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, bream can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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