Smelt (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small cold-water silvery fish; migrate between salt and fresh water.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Small trout-like silvery marine or freshwater food fishes of cold northern waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The smelt were abundant in the icy waters of the Arctic lake, making them a popular catch for local fishermen.
- Smelt are an important food source for many larger fish, including salmon and trout.
- The fish market was filled with the pungent smell of freshly caught smelt, which were being sold at a discount.
- Smelt are often caught accidentally in nets intended for other species, but they are also targeted by some commercial fisheries.
- In some cultures, smelt are considered a delicacy and are eaten fried or grilled as a snack.