trout
n. C / U B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɹaʊt// UK //tɹˈaʊt// trout
n. a common type of fish that lives in rivers and lakes. It is popular for eating and for people who enjoy fishing.
n. any of several species of freshwater fish belonging to the Salmonidae family, typically found in cool, clear streams and lakes.
We caught a large trout in the river this morning.
The restaurant is famous for serving fresh trout caught from the local stream earlier that day.
Conservationists are working to restore the natural habitat of the native brown trout, which has been threatened by rising water temperatures and industrial runoff.
Usage
The plural form can be 'trout' when referring to the fish as a group or 'trouts' when referring to multiple species.