noun

haddock

HA-duhk

Haddock (noun) means a saltwater fish from the North Atlantic that is widely eaten as food, related to cod. Example: “Fish and chips is traditionally made with cod or haddock.”

noun

A saltwater fish from the North Atlantic that is widely eaten as food, related to cod.

"Fish and chips is traditionally made with cod or haddock."

How to use haddock

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common edible fish similar to cod, often used in fish and chips or smoked dishes.

Common pairings

smoked haddock haddock and chips

Word forms

haddock plural, haddocks plural, Haddocks plural

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Etymology

From Middle English haddok; ultimate origin uncertain, though possibly linked to Old French terms for preparing fish.

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for haddock

paddock Braddock Craddock

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Frequently asked questions

What does “haddock” mean?

The word “haddock” means a saltwater fish from the North Atlantic that is widely eaten as food, related to cod. In plain terms, a common edible fish similar to cod, often used in fish and chips or smoked dishes.

How do you pronounce “haddock”?

“Haddock” is pronounced HA-duhk (/ˈhædək/ in IPA).

How do you use “haddock” in a sentence?

Here is “haddock” used in a sentence: “Fish and chips is traditionally made with cod or haddock.”

What part of speech is “haddock”?

“Haddock” is a noun.

Where does the word “haddock” come from?

The word “haddock” comes from Old French. From Middle English haddok; ultimate origin uncertain, though possibly linked to Old French terms for preparing fish.