# haddock

/ˈhædək/ (US) · /hˈædək/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/haddock
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 1. the fish

noun · CEFR B2

a large sea fish from the North Atlantic that is very popular as food.

For teachers: a North Atlantic gadoid food fish, Melanogrammus aeglefinus, distinguished by a dark lateral line and a dark spot above the pectoral fin.

- We had fresh haddock and chips for dinner at the seaside restaurant.
- The local fishing fleet reported a significant increase in haddock stocks this season, leading to lower market prices for the consumer.

### 2. the meat/food

noun · CEFR B2

the white meat of the haddock fish, often sold fresh, frozen, or smoked.

For teachers: the flesh of the haddock used as food, typically prepared by poaching, frying, or smoking.

- Smoked haddock has a very strong and salty flavour compared to fresh fish.
- The chef prepared a traditional Cullen Skink, a thick Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions.

Usage: Uncountable when referring to the meat as food.

## Examples

- We ordered haddock and chips for dinner.
- The local fishmonger sells fresh haddock every morning to customers who want to prepare a traditional Sunday roast.
- While haddock is often marketed as a sustainable alternative to cod, its population remains vulnerable to overfishing in certain regions of the North Sea.

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