whitefish
/ˈwaɪt.fɪʃ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈwaɪt.fɪʃ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈ(h)wīt-ˌfish/ (ame, mw)
whitefish — noun
1. A freshwater fish from the salmon family that lives in cold lakes and rivers acr
A freshwater fish from the salmon family that lives in cold lakes and rivers across North America, Europe, and Asia, known for its pale, mild-tasting flesh that is not oily; the word also refers to the meat of this fish when used as food.
Arjun caught a large whitefish while fly-fishing on the lake last weekend.
countable: 'a whitefish' — an individual fish
The restaurant served smoked whitefish on rye bread with a slice of lemon.
collocation: smoked whitefish
Whitefish from the Great Lakes is known for its mild flavour and flaky texture.
Kemi's grandmother prepared baked whitefish with herbs and a butter sauce for the family dinner.
- cisco
A closely related species in the same genus; sometimes sold as 'lake whitefish' in markets
- lake whitefish
The full common name for the most commercially fished species (Coregonus clupeaformis)
文法句型
whitefish (countable for the fish; uncountable for the meat)
用法筆記
In this sense, whitefish (countable) refers to the live fish — a member of the Coregonus genus. Whitefish (uncountable) refers to its flesh as a food ingredient. Common in North American and Northern European cooking contexts.
2. A general marketing or cooking term for any fish that has light-coloured, non-oi
A general marketing or cooking term for any fish that has light-coloured, non-oily flesh and is sold for eating — including cod, haddock, whiting, and pollock, but not fatty fish like salmon or mackerel.
The fish market has a separate section for whitefish and another for oily fish.
collocation: whitefish vs oily fish — the commercial distinction
Salma prefers whitefish for fish and chips because the flesh stays light and flaky.
Supermarkets in this region often label cod, haddock, and pollock all as whitefish.
Brian ordered grilled whitefish with steamed vegetables instead of the fried option.
- white-fleshed fish
A more transparent term; less common in everyday use but clearer
- lean fish
Used in nutrition and cooking contexts; contrasts with 'oily fish'
- oily fish
Fish with darker, oil-rich flesh such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines
- fatty fish
Another term for oily fish, used in health and dietary discussions
文法句型
whitefish (uncountable as a category; countable for types)
用法筆記
This sense describes a commercial or culinary category, not a biological family. A fish labelled 'whitefish' at a market could be cod, haddock, whiting, pollock, or tilapia — anything with pale, low-fat flesh. Distinguish this from Sense 1, which refers specifically to the Coregonus genus of salmonid fish.