salmon

n. a large fish with silver skin and pink meat that lives in the sea but swims up rivers to lay eggs.

n. any of various large food and game fishes of the family Salmonidae, noted for their upstream spawning migrations.

“Every year, the salmon swim back to the same river where they were born.”

“Conservationists are concerned that rising water temperatures are disrupting the annual migration of wild salmon to their spawning grounds.”

n. the pink meat of the salmon fish, eaten as food.

n. the flesh of the salmon fish used as a culinary ingredient, typically characterized by its high oil content and pinkish-orange hue.

“We had grilled salmon with lemon and herbs for dinner.”

“The chef recommended the smoked salmon appetizer, served with a delicate horseradish cream and toasted rye bread.”

n. a pale pinkish-orange colour, like the meat of the fish.

n. a light to moderate pinkish-orange colour.

“The walls of the bedroom were painted a soft salmon.”

“The sky turned a brilliant salmon as the sun dipped below the horizon, reflecting off the calm waters of the bay.”

adj. having a pale pinkish-orange colour.

adj. of a pale pinkish-orange colour; non-gradable when referring to the specific hue.

“He wore a salmon shirt that matched his summer tan.”

“The bridesmaids wore salmon silk dresses that complemented the floral arrangements in the garden.”

v. to ride a bicycle the wrong way against traffic on a one-way street.

v. to cycle against the flow of traffic on a one-way street or in a dedicated bike lane.

“It is dangerous to salmon through the city during rush hour.”

“The city council is considering stricter fines for cyclists who salmon, citing an increase in near-miss accidents with pedestrians.”

Slang · Informal