Synonyms for

Shad

Verb / ʃæd / Another word for shad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a herring-like fish

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Example sentences

  1. I went fishing and caught a shad.
  2. The shad is a popular fish to eat.
  3. The shad swims upstream to spawn.
  4. The shad is known for its oily flesh.
  5. The shad is a type of herring.

Quotes

  • 'I think of New England and often miss it,' she said, 'especially the shad bake, the lobster, and the clam chowder.' - Julia Child
  • 'The only thing I was fit for was to be a writer, and this notion rested solely on my suspicion that I would never be fit for real work, and that writing didn't require any.' - Russell Baker
  • 'The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not.' - Mark Twain

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