noun Uncommon

rudd

ruhd

Rudd (noun) means a freshwater fish related to the carp, found in European lakes and rivers. Example: “He caught a rudd while fishing on the canal.”

noun

A freshwater fish related to the carp, found in European lakes and rivers.

"He caught a rudd while fishing on the canal."

How to use rudd

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small, red-finned freshwater fish popular with anglers in Europe.

Word forms

rudds plural, rudd plural

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Etymology

Related to "ruddy" and "red" — the fish is named for its reddish fins.

Rhymes for rudd

Judd Budd Fudd

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rudd” mean?

The word “rudd” means a freshwater fish related to the carp, found in European lakes and rivers. In plain terms, a small, red-finned freshwater fish popular with anglers in Europe.

How do you pronounce “rudd”?

“Rudd” is pronounced ruhd (/ɹʌd/ in IPA).

How do you use “rudd” in a sentence?

Here is “rudd” used in a sentence: “He caught a rudd while fishing on the canal.”

What part of speech is “rudd”?

“Rudd” is a noun.

Is “rudd” a common word?

“Rudd” is an uncommon word in modern English.