noun
- plural of sockeye; Pacific salmon with red flesh, also called red salmon
Examples
- The fishermen caught several sockeyes during their trip to Alaska.
- Sockeyes are prized for their rich, flavorful meat.
- The restaurant serves fresh sockeyes from the Pacific Northwest.
- During spawning season, sockeyes turn bright red.
- Commercial fisheries harvest thousands of sockeyes each year.
- Grilled sockeyes are a popular dish in coastal restaurants.