noun
- a freshwater fish native to Africa and the Middle East, widely farmed for food
Examples
- The restaurant serves grilled tilapia with lemon and herbs.
- Tilapia farming has become popular due to the fish’s fast growth rate.
- She ordered the blackened tilapia for dinner.
- The aquaculture facility raises thousands of tilapia each year.
- Tilapia is a mild-tasting white fish that’s easy to cook.
- Many grocery stores now sell fresh and frozen tilapia fillets.