Word
whiting
Phoneticswhit·ing
US/ˈhwaɪtɪŋ/
UK/wˈaɪtɪŋ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The restaurant serves fresh whiting with a side of lemon.”
contextual
“Local fishermen reported a significant increase in the whiting population during the colder winter months.”
complex
“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.
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