haddock

American  

[had-uhk] / ˈhæd ək /

noun

PLURAL

haddock,

PLURAL

haddocks

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

2. the rosefish, Sebastes marinus.

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haddock British  

/ ˈhædək /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of haddock

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

Example Sentences

One of my favorite preparations for fluke is a dish you could make with cod or haddock or halibut, with freshwater trout or catfish, with any white-fleshed and fairly flat fish.

From New York Times

Fans of Armstrong’s shuttered Eamonn’s, A Dublin Chipper in Alexandria will cheer the return of haddock sheathed in a golden batter that makes itself heard at neighboring tables and seven “secret” sauces for dipping.

From Washington Post

They also stressed that reduced import tariffs on shrimps, prawns and haddock will lower costs for British fish processing.

From Seattle Times

The UK government said reduced import tariffs on shrimps, prawns and haddock would cut costs for UK fish processing, helping to support jobs in Scotland, East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire.

From BBC

The temporary rule, covering stocks including plaice, cod, haddock and whiting, was due to expire on March 31.

From Reuters