herring

/'heriɳ/
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herring

A fisherman holds up a freshly caught herring.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A commercially important food fish: A type of fish found in the northern waters of both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, known for its economic value.
    • The flesh of this fish used as food: The meat of the herring, often preserved by salting, pickling, or smoking.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The fishing fleet returned with a large catch of herring.
    • For breakfast, he enjoyed pickled herring on rye bread.
Advanced Usage
  • "Red herring": Something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important issue.
    • The suspect's alibi turned out to be a red herring for the investigators.
Variants and Related Words
  • Herringbone (n): A distinctive V-shaped weaving pattern, often used in fabrics or brickwork. (Note: This is a compound word, not a direct variant of the fish).
    • He wore a jacket with a herringbone pattern.
Synonyms
  • Fish: A general term for aquatic animals. (Herring is a specific type of fish).
Related Phrases
  • "Packed like herrings": To be crammed into a space extremely tightly.
    • The commuters were packed like herrings in the subway car during rush hour.
herring

A fisherman holds up a freshly caught herring.

Noun
  1. commercially important food fish of northern waters of both Atlantic and Pacific
  2. valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled

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