pollock
noun
pol·lock
variant spelling of pollack
1
: a commercially important North Atlantic food fish (Pollachius virens) related to and resembling the cods but darker
2
: a commercially important northern Pacific food fish (Gadus chalcogrammus synonym Theragra chalcogramma) of the cod family that closely resembles the pollack
called also walleye pollack
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Steller sea lions are opportunistic predators that hunt mostly at night and feed on more than 100 species of fish — Atka mackerel, pollock, salmon and cod among them — plus cephalopods like squid and octopus.
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
In the seafood area, 181 boxes of Sea Star, Pelican Bay and Tropical salted pollock fillets needed to be at or under 41 degrees but were a balmy 59 to 69 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
McDonald's fish patties today are made from wild Alaskan pollock, a lean fish with a mild flavor similar to cod, another traditional fish sandwich ingredient.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
This frozen meal combines shrimp, pollock, and scallops in a coconut, lemongrass, and ginger sauce to create a flavorful, easy-to-make dish.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Customers can mix and match sandwiches, including the Crispy Fish Sandwich made with 100% wild Alaskan pollock and the Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The Alaskan pollock just hit national menus in time for Lent.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
According to market research firm Circana, wholesale pollock prices recently jumped about 30%, rising from roughly $95 to more than $129 for a 40-pound box.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Customers can mix and match sandwiches, including the Crispy Fish Sandwich made with 100% wild Alaskan pollock and the Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
In the seafood area, 181 boxes of Sea Star, Pelican Bay and Tropical salted pollock fillets needed to be at or under 41 degrees but were a balmy 59 to 69 degrees.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
McDonald's fish patties today are made from wild Alaskan pollock, a lean fish with a mild flavor similar to cod, another traditional fish sandwich ingredient.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
This frozen meal combines shrimp, pollock, and scallops in a coconut, lemongrass, and ginger sauce to create a flavorful, easy-to-make dish.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Customers can mix and match sandwiches, including the Crispy Fish Sandwich made with 100% wild Alaskan pollock and the Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The Alaskan pollock just hit national menus in time for Lent.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
According to market research firm Circana, wholesale pollock prices recently jumped about 30%, rising from roughly $95 to more than $129 for a 40-pound box.
—Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Customers can mix and match sandwiches, including the Crispy Fish Sandwich made with 100% wild Alaskan pollock and the Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Pollock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollock. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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