Synonyms for

Whiting

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

Definition

a slender food fish related to the cod, typically caught in the North Atlantic.

Synonyms & similar words

white silverhake blacken whiten gadusmerlangus merlangusmerlangus merlucciusbilinearis codling smelt saithe haddock pollack plaice dab flounder sole halibut turbot mackerel bream perch pike trout barbel roach carp tench

Example sentences

  1. I went fishing for whiting and caught a few.
  2. The restaurant served crispy fried whiting for dinner.
  3. Whiting is a popular fish for fish and chips.
  4. I added some lemon juice to my baked whiting for extra flavor.
  5. Whiting is a healthy source of protein for dinner.

Quotes

  • "I caught a whiting this big!" - Anonymous
  • "The whiting is a fine fish." - William Shakespeare
  • "I love to cook whiting for dinner." - Martha Stewart

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