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salmon

Pronunciation: [ˈsælmən]

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Learn how to use salmon in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a type of fish that lives in rivers and oceans. People often eat salmon because it is tasty and good for you. You can find it in restaurants or cook it at home.

Example

I love having grilled salmon for dinner on special occasions.

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I don't like salmon because I prefer other types of fish.

Example

Do you enjoy eating salmon with lemon and herbs?

Context: “nature”

(noun) a fish that is known for swimming upstream to lay its eggs in rivers. This is a special journey that salmon make, showing how strong they are.

Example

The salmon swam upstream to reach its spawning ground.

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Many fish don't swim upstream like salmon do; they stay in the ocean.

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Why do salmon return to the rivers where they were born?

How to pronounce salmon

Pronunciation: [ˈsælmən]

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