noun Uncommon

pollock

PO-luhk

Pollock (noun) means a lean, white-fleshed marine fish related to cod, widely used in fish fingers and fast food. Example: “The fish and chip shop switched from cod to pollock to save money.”

noun

A lean, white-fleshed marine fish related to cod, widely used in fish fingers and fast food.

"The fish and chip shop switched from cod to pollock to save money."

How to use pollock

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA common white fish, cheaper than cod, often used in processed fish products.

Common mistake

Not to be confused with the painter Jackson Pollock, whose surname is spelled the same but refers to a person, not a fish.

Word forms

pollocked past tense, pollocked past tense, pollocks plural, pollock plural, Pollocks plural, Pollocks plural, pollocks singular, pollocks singular

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Etymology

From Middle English [Term?], perhaps from Scots podlok.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for pollock

bollock

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pollock” mean?

The word “pollock” means a lean, white-fleshed marine fish related to cod, widely used in fish fingers and fast food. In plain terms, a common white fish, cheaper than cod, often used in processed fish products.

How do you pronounce “pollock”?

“Pollock” is pronounced PO-luhk (/ˈpɑlək/ in IPA).

How do you use “pollock” in a sentence?

Here is “pollock” used in a sentence: “The fish and chip shop switched from cod to pollock to save money.”

What part of speech is “pollock”?

“Pollock” is a noun.

Is “pollock” a common word?

“Pollock” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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