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
The long-standing appetizer springs from a whip of salt cod made on-site, potatoes, heavy cream and garlic; the balls are fried to a light crunch and give way to fluffy fillings.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 11, 2022
The pungent emphasis of salt cod is missing, of course, from the Aunts et Uncles version.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 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
No more riding in the hold with barrels of salt cod.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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