herring
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a small, oily silver fish that lives in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans.
any of several small, silver-coloured oily fish of the family Clupeidae, particularly those of the genus Clupea.
Simple“The fishermen returned to the harbour with nets full of fresh herring.”
In context“Herring populations are vital to the marine food web, serving as a primary energy source for larger predators like cod and seals.”
Synonymsclupeid - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the meat of this fish, often served pickled, smoked, or salted.
the flesh of the herring used as food, frequently preserved through pickling, salting, or smoking.
Simple“In many Northern European countries, people enjoy pickled herring for breakfast.”
In context“The traditional platter featured smoked herring served alongside dark rye bread and a sharp mustard sauce.”
Synonymskippersoused herring
“The Jason Arday case is in danger of becoming a red herring when it comes to quality control of university appointments.”
“Their rations consisted of little more than herring, maggot-infested biscuits and salted beef.”