codfish

noun

cod·​fish ˈkäd-ˌfish How to pronounce codfish (audio)
: cod
also : its flesh used as food

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The locals take codfish that’s been salted and reconstitute it and crisp it, then mix it with things like potatoes. — Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026 Shrimp tempura, soft shell crab, popcorn shrimp, codfish and tuna sticks lacked labels with date and four-hour discard time. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 Some sketches pay homage to pine trees, codfish and Revolutionary heroes. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025 For the main, select from roasted octopus, two codfish preparations, pork & clams, steak sandwich, duck rice or other entrees. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for codfish

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of codfish was in the 14th century

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