scrod

[ skrod ]

noun

, Fishing, Cooking.

1. a classification of small food fish, especially a young Atlantic cod or haddock, usually prepared by filleting or splitting.

scrod

/ skrɒd /

noun

1. a young cod or haddock, esp one split and prepared for cooking

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrod¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrod¹

C19: perhaps from obsolete Dutch schrood, from Middle Dutch schrode shred (n); the name perhaps refers to the method of preparing the fish for cooking

Example Sentences

This recipe calls for cod, but these thrifty cakes can be made with any white-fleshed fish, such as scrod or sole.

From Washington Post

Clark University — which offers merit aid up to the full cost of attendance, baked scrod and extra-long twin bed included — sent out an email in 2019 with the subject line “Show me the money.”

From New York Times

He had an uncanny knowledge of wildlife and was not afraid of dogs or cats or beetles or moths, or of foods like scrod or tripe.

From Literature

Another chides a hotel manager for the misspelling of “scrod” on a menu.

From New York Times

Another entree hit was the flaky grilled Boston scrod.

From New York Times