haddock

American  

[had-uhk] / ˈhæd ək /

noun

• haddock,
  plural
• haddocks
  plural

1. a North Atlantic food fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, of the cod family.

2. the rosefish, Sebastes marinus.

---

haddock British  

/ ˈhædək /

noun

1. a North Atlantic gadoid food fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus: similar to but smaller than the cod

---

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• haddock
  plural
• haddocks
  plural

Etymology

Origin of haddock

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English haddok; see -ock

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

haddock haddocks

A new report says the average price of haddock and chips has climbed to just over £10, while cod and chips costs £11.41.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

British colonists transformed khichuri into their own dish, called kedgeree, swapping out lentils for boiled eggs and smoked haddock.

From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026

Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, said many fish and chip shops were now adding alternative fish to their menus to supplement traditional cod and haddock.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026

"Tilapia originates from the Middle East and Africa, it is now extensively farmed, cod and haddock is so expensive now that tilapia seems the obvious choice, very tasty and affordable for everyone," he said.

From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026

The chimneys were contributing their thickness to the clammy air, and the pleasant reek of smoked herring and mackerel and haddock seemed to breathe out of the very cobbles.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

Cleethorpes-based fishing concern Grimsby Town became synonymous with inflatable haddocks, while the local gastronomic specialty of Bury was celebrated with the waving of air-filled black puddings.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 3, 2010

Of the old soldier; of haddocks, cods, and dog fish; of the remora; of crabs, herrings, and salmon.

From Zoonomia, Vol. I Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Erasmus Darwin

"Herrings!" exclaimed the other apologetically; "I was working it out in haddocks!"

From The Canterbury Puzzles And Other Curious Problems by Henry Ernest Dudeney

I had ordered fish for dinner; two salt haddocks were brought to me.

From Men of Invention and Industry by Samuel Smiles

"Ou, there's fish, nae doubt,—that's sea-trout and caller haddocks," said Mackitchinson, twisting his napkin; "and ye'll be for a mutton-chop, and there's cranberry tarts, very weel preserved, and—and there's just ony thing else ye like."

From The Antiquary — Volume 01 by Sir Walter Scott