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
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Choose boneless options like tilapia, cod, haddock, or salmon.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
Good sources of protein include: tuna, salmon, haddock, trout, turkey, chicken, Greek yogurt and beans, among others.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Aboard the ship, the impressive cuisine includes fresh fish bought locally (including Arctic char, halibut, cod, and haddock), local cheeses and charcuterie, and Icelandic beers, schnapps, and vodka on the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
Cod, freshly-cut each day and from the Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most popular catches, along with catfish, tilapia, and haddock.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
Good sources of protein include: tuna, salmon, haddock, trout, turkey, chicken, Greek yogurt and beans, among others.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Aboard the ship, the impressive cuisine includes fresh fish bought locally (including Arctic char, halibut, cod, and haddock), local cheeses and charcuterie, and Icelandic beers, schnapps, and vodka on the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
Cod, freshly-cut each day and from the Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most popular catches, along with catfish, tilapia, and haddock.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Haddock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haddock. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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haddock
noun
had·dock
ˈhad-ək 
plural haddock also haddocks
: an important food fish of the Atlantic that is usually smaller than the related common cod
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