bream
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //briːm//
KK: /brim/
noun
Definition
A type of fish that can be found in both freshwater and saltwater, known for its flattened body and silvery scales. There are different species, including some that are popular for fishing and cooking.
Example
We caught a large bream while fishing at the lake yesterday.
Conversation
Have you ever tried cooking bream?
I haven't, but I've heard it's really tasty.
Yeah, my friend says it's great grilled with some lemon.
That sounds delicious! I should give bream a try sometime.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fish
porgy
sunfish
Antonyms
mammal
reptile
amphibian
verb
Definition
To clean the bottom of a ship by heating and scraping it.
Example
The crew had to bream the ship before it could set sail again.
Tense Forms
Past: breamed
Past Participle: breamed
Conversation
Did you see the boat we’ve been working on?
Yeah, I noticed it's got a lot of barnacles on it.
We really need to bream it before our next trip.
Root Explanation
The word 'bream' originates from Old English 'brēam', which refers to a type of fish. It specifically denotes a freshwater fish found in Europe, known for its flat body and edible flesh.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'brēam' that directly names this type of fish, helping you remember that 'bream' refers to a specific kind of fish.
Visually Confused Words
ream
bram
beam
brecham
rearm
reamy
realm
fream