Mackerel

usgb/ˈmækrəl/
noun

A type of fish that is often caught and eaten, with shiny, dark or blue skin and lives primarily in the sea.

He caught a large mackerel during his fishing trip.
Visual representation of "mackerel" - A type of fish that is often caught and eaten, with shiny, dark or blue skin and lives primarily in the sea.

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  • catch a mackerel
  • eat mackerel
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Culinary Term

Used frequently when talking about food, especially in recipes or on menus.

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Grilled mackerel is today's special.
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Common Metaphor

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe something common or abundant.

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Ideas in his head were as plentiful as mackerel in the sea.
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Paired with Adjectives

Often used with adjectives that describe its quality, like 'fresh', 'smoked', or 'pickled'.

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She prepared some pickled mackerel for the appetizer.
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