cod
n. C / U B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɑd// UK //kˈɒd// cod
n. a large sea fish with white meat that people often eat. It is one of the most common fish used for fish and chips.
n. a large marine fish of the genus Gadus, highly valued as a food source. Often used in the context of commercial fishing and culinary discussions.
I ordered fried cod and chips for lunch.
The local economy relies heavily on the export of fresh cod to international markets.
Historically, the abundance of cod in the North Atlantic fueled the growth of coastal communities and even sparked international disputes over fishing rights.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the meat as food; countable when referring to the biological species or individual fish.