haddock
noun
had·dock ˈha-dək 
plural haddock also haddocks
: an important food fish (Melanogrammus aeglefinus synonym Gadus aeglefinus) of the cod family occurring on both sides of the North Atlantic that has a black lateral line and dark patch above the pectoral fin
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Commercially important groundfish such as cod and haddock are migrating poleward in search of more suitable habitat. 
Timothy Shank, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2022 Consummate host and resident chef Jamie whips up local delicacies such as Maine haddock-and-potato fish cakes in the couple’s small but mighty kitchen. Rhonda Reinhart, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2022 The yummy, comforting fish chowder—a creation of of haddock, potatoes, and onions in a creamy stock. Virginia M. Wright, Outside Online, 18 June 2020 The landing dock of the Portland Fish Exchange is busy this afternoon, in a way that almost reminds David Townsend of when there were still groundfish to catch in Casco Bay, when this pier was piled with cod and haddock. Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 2022 Use it as a bold seasoning for haddock, or another mild white fish from our local waters. Claudia Catalano, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022 Café Hollander’s classic fish fry will feature haddock battered in High-Speed Wit, a Belgian white beer, with flavors of orange, lemon and yeast. Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2022 Up to 40% of the industry's cod and haddock come from Russian waters, and about half of its sunflower oil is imported from Ukraine, Crook said. Anna Cooban, CNN, 16 May 2022 And don’t miss the fried seafood plate, with haddock, shrimp, scallops, squid, and clams. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022 See More
Timothy Shank, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2022 Consummate host and resident chef Jamie whips up local delicacies such as Maine haddock-and-potato fish cakes in the couple’s small but mighty kitchen. Rhonda Reinhart, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2022 The yummy, comforting fish chowder—a creation of of haddock, potatoes, and onions in a creamy stock. Virginia M. Wright, Outside Online, 18 June 2020 The landing dock of the Portland Fish Exchange is busy this afternoon, in a way that almost reminds David Townsend of when there were still groundfish to catch in Casco Bay, when this pier was piled with cod and haddock. Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 2022 Use it as a bold seasoning for haddock, or another mild white fish from our local waters. Claudia Catalano, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022 Café Hollander’s classic fish fry will feature haddock battered in High-Speed Wit, a Belgian white beer, with flavors of orange, lemon and yeast. Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2022 Up to 40% of the industry's cod and haddock come from Russian waters, and about half of its sunflower oil is imported from Ukraine, Crook said. Anna Cooban, CNN, 16 May 2022 And don’t miss the fried seafood plate, with haddock, shrimp, scallops, squid, and clams. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English haddok
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
haddock
noun
had·dock ˈha-dək
plural haddock or haddocks
: a fish of the northern Atlantic Ocean that is related to the cod and is often used for food