haddock
Americannoun
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a North Atlantic food fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, of the cod family.
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the rosefish, Sebastes marinus.
noun
Etymology
Origin of haddock
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English haddok; see -ock
Example Sentences
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Crockford said cod and haddock were becoming "a luxury not a necessity", adding that offering "more sustainable" fish options at a "budget that everyone can afford" could see a change in chip shop menus.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Servings of cod or haddock were sold for between £4 and £6.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Salmon, canned tuna, shrimp, and haddock were the most commonly consumed species among children.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2024
Of the species the researchers tested for PFAS, shrimp, haddock, and salmon were consumed by more than 70% of the adults who ate seafood once a month or more.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2024
Assuming this had something to do with his headless rubber haddock, Harry proceeded gloomily to the teacher’s desk.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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