Synonyms for

Cod

Verb / kɑ:d / / ˈsi:ˈəʊˈdi: / Another word for cod — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large marine fish with a small barbel on the chin.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

Gadus morhua Atlantic cod Pacific cod

Informal

fish seafood dinner

Literary

sea-dweller ocean bounty

Antonyms

land animal mammal terrestrial creature non-fish freshwater fish

Common collocations

  • fresh cod
  • baked cod
  • cod fillet
  • cod liver oil
  • Atlantic cod
  • fried cod
  • cod fishing

Word family

noun cod

Usage note

Cod is a specific type of fish. It is often used in the context of food or fishing. 'Cod' can also refer to the dried, salted flesh of the fish.

Example sentences

  1. I cooked the cod with lemon and herbs.
  2. The fisherman caught a huge cod.
  3. The restaurant served cod with mashed potatoes.
  4. The cod is a popular fish for fish and chips.
  5. The cod swam in the ocean.

Quotes

  • Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers. - Herbert Hoover
  • I love fishing. You put that line in the water and you don't know what's on the other end. Your imagination is under there. - Robert Altman
  • The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

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