herring
UK: ˈhɛrɪŋ | US: ˈhɛrɪŋ
n. a small, silvery fish of the North Atlantic, widely used as food
n. (figurative) something abundant or commonplace
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Derived from Old English hǣring, of Germanic origin, related to Dutch haring and German Hering. The word’s ancient roots likely trace back to a Proto-Germanic term for this fish, with no clear separable morphemes in modern English. Its consistency across Germanic languages reflects its long-standing cultural and dietary significance.
The fishermen caught a large shoal of herring near the coast.
Pickled herring is a traditional dish in many Scandinavian countries.
The market was flooded with herring, driving prices down.
He compared the crowd to a swarm of herring, dense and shimmering.
Herring populations have declined due to overfishing in recent decades.