noun

whiting

WEYE-tihng

Whiting (noun) means a small silvery sea fish related to cod, popular as a mild-flavoured food fish. Example: “The fishmonger had fresh whiting on ice this morning.”

noun

A small silvery sea fish related to cod, popular as a mild-flavoured food fish.

"The fishmonger had fresh whiting on ice this morning."

A fine white chalk powder used in paints, putty, and whitewash.

"The glazier mixed whiting into the putty to firm it up."

How to use whiting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a mild white-fleshed sea fish, or a fine white chalk powder used in trades like glazing and painting.

Word forms

whitings plural, whitings plural, whiting plural, Whitings plural

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Etymology

Built from white plus the suffix -ing, referring to the fish's pale flesh and the chalk's white colour.

Rhymes for whiting

biting citing writing waiting exiting baiting uniting suiting editing exciting limiting inviting

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Frequently asked questions

What does “whiting” mean?

The word “whiting” means a small silvery sea fish related to cod, popular as a mild-flavoured food fish. In plain terms, either a mild white-fleshed sea fish, or a fine white chalk powder used in trades like glazing and painting.

How do you pronounce “whiting”?

“Whiting” is pronounced WEYE-tihng (/ˈwaɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “whiting” in a sentence?

Here is “whiting” used in a sentence: “The fishmonger had fresh whiting on ice this morning.”

What part of speech is “whiting”?

“Whiting” is a noun.

How many meanings does “whiting” have?

“Whiting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small silvery sea fish related to cod, popular as a mild-flavoured food fish.