# pollock

/ˈpɑɫək/ (US) · /pˈɒlək/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pollock
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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 notes

- Uncountable when referring to the meat as food; countable when referring to the individual fish or species.

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