salt cod
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of salt cod
First recorded in 1730–35
Example Sentences
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You’ll find it at Portugalia Marketplace, a haven for Portuguese specialty goods ranging from tinned fish to salt cod, olive oil, and cured meats.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
Some of the many “little things” — deviled eggs with brassy green sauce, salt cod fritters served with garlic aioli — have been around forever and continue to delight with their quality and consistency.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 21, 2022
Most are classics like pan con tomate, potato tortilla, garlic shrimp, meatballs and salt cod croquettes.
From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2021
By 4 p.m., the food happy hour kicks in, with $3-$6 noshes from salt cod beignets to truffle parmesan fries.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2019
By the third day after the fire, the Lockton house was packed tighter than a barrel of salt cod and smelled worse.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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