Bream/briːm/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Fish Species Understand 'bream' refers to specific fish, not all fish. Not every fish in the lake is a bream; some are trout. Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Context Be aware 'bream' is used in cooking and restaurants. The menu featured grilled bream with lemon butter. Pro Tip 3/3Angling Jargon Recognize 'bream' in fishing talk, related to sport or hobby. Anglers often discuss the best bait for bream.