Silverside (Noun)
Meaning
Small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Silverside schools were commonly spotted near the coastal areas during their breeding season.
- Menhaden, herring, and silverside make up the majority of fish in this region.
- They use the abundance of silverside and sand eels to sustain their food chain.
- Many local fish species including silverside feed on these abundant invertebrates.
- Several juvenile species, such as silverside, could be found inhabiting this marine sanctuary.