whiting
n. C / U C2 Proficiency US //ˈhwaɪtɪŋ// UK //wˈaɪtɪŋ// whit·ing
n. a small sea fish with white meat that people often eat. It is common in the Atlantic Ocean and is related to cod.
n. a common food fish of the North Atlantic, Merlangius merlangus, belonging to the cod family. Often used to refer to various other similar white-fleshed fish in different regions.
The restaurant serves fresh whiting with a side of lemon.
Local fishermen reported a significant increase in the whiting population during the colder winter months.
While often overshadowed by cod or haddock, whiting remains a staple of sustainable seafood menus due to its delicate texture and abundance in European coastal waters.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the meat as food; countable when referring to the individual fish or species.