croaker

A noun referring to any of several saltwater fishes, especially those found along the Atlantic coast of the southern U.S., known for the croaking noise they produce; also used for the lean flesh of such fish.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen von mehreren Meeresfischen bezeichnet, besonders an der Atlantikküste im Süden der USA, die für ihre quakenden Laute bekannt sind; bezeichnet auch das magerere Fleisch dieser Fische.

1. A type of fish B2 formal

   Any of several fishes, especially of the family Sciaenidae, that produce a croaking sound by vibrating their swim bladder.

   • The fisherman caught a large croaker near the shore.
   • Croakers are known for the distinctive sound they make.
   • This species of croaker is common in the Atlantic Ocean.

   🇩🇪Trommlerfisch

   Synonyme: drumdrumfish

2. Edible fish meat B2 formal american

   The lean, edible flesh of a saltwater croaker fish, often caught along the Atlantic coast of the southern United States.

   • Croaker is a popular dish in coastal southern cuisine.
   • The restaurant served fried croaker with hushpuppies.
   • Fresh croaker has a mild, slightly sweet flavor.

   🇩🇪Fleisch des Umberfischs

• croakers plural form
• croakers' possessive plural form
• croaker's possessive singular form