Whitefish (Noun)
Meaning 1
Flesh of salmon-like or trout-like cold-water fish of cold lakes of the northern hemisphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Any market fish--edible saltwater fish or shellfish--except herring.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Meaning 3
Silvery herring-like freshwater food fish of cold lakes of the northern hemisphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The restaurant's menu featured whitefish as the catch of the day, harvested from the nearby lake.
- Whitefish was a staple in the diet of many indigenous communities in the northern hemisphere.
- The fishermen pulled in a net overflowing with whitefish, which they would later sell at the market.
- The cold waters of Lake Superior were home to a thriving population of whitefish, making it a popular destination for anglers.
- Smoked whitefish was a delicacy in many Scandinavian countries, often served as an appetizer or side dish.