pollock
n. C / U C2 Proficiency US //ˈpɑɫək// UK //pˈɒlək// pol·lock
n. a common sea fish that people often eat. It is a white fish that tastes similar to cod and is frequently used for fish sticks or frozen meals.
n. a marine food fish of the North Atlantic, belonging to the cod family. Often used as a sustainable alternative to cod in commercial food production.
We had grilled pollock and chips for dinner.
Many restaurants now serve pollock instead of cod because it is more plentiful and affordable for customers.
The fishing industry has seen a significant shift toward pollock as stocks of other whitefish have dwindled, leading to its dominance in the global market for frozen seafood products.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the meat as food; countable when referring to the individual fish or species.