plural haddock also haddocks
: an important food fish (Melanogrammus aeglefinus synonym Gadus aeglefinus) of the cod family occurring on both sides of the North Atlantic that has a black lateral line and dark patch above the pectoral fin
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Sanfilippo, a fifth-generation commercial fisherman, angled for haddock, lobster and flounder, according to the report.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Throughout the episode, the fishing crew is filmed fishing for haddock, lobster and flounder in dangerous weather conditions for extended periods of time.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The crew is shown working in dangerous weather conditions for hours on end, spending as many as 10 days at sea on one trip fishing for haddock, lobster and flounder.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
White Fish White fish, which includes haddock, cod, and pollock, is known for flaky white meat.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Throughout the episode, the fishing crew is filmed fishing for haddock, lobster and flounder in dangerous weather conditions for extended periods of time.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The crew is shown working in dangerous weather conditions for hours on end, spending as many as 10 days at sea on one trip fishing for haddock, lobster and flounder.
—Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
White Fish White fish, which includes haddock, cod, and pollock, is known for flaky white meat.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Haddock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haddock. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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haddock
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had·dock
ˈhad-ək 
plural haddock also haddocks
: an important food fish of the Atlantic that is usually smaller than the related common cod
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