black cod

noun

: a large gray to blackish bony fish (Anoplopoma fimbria of the family Anoplomatidae) of the Pacific coast that is an important food fish and has a liver rich in vitamins

called also sablefish

Examples of black cod in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Enticing dinner entrees include the hinoki-scented black cod and dry-aged Peking duck. — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

The bar serves up a lighter menu of small bites, like tempura black cod with ginger-sesame dipping sauce and succulent local halibut suffused with cilantro and basil. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

Signature dishes include Alaskan black cod with charred broccolini and yuzu kabayaki butter, Creekstone Farms Angus steaks, triple chocolate chip cookies and sticky toffee cake. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Then, asparagus and burrata salad, before getting the choice between a filet mignon and a miso black cod. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for black cod

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