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mackerel

/ˈmækɹəl/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a type of fish with a strong taste, often eaten cooked or smoked.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

“I love grilled mackerel with lemon and herbs.”

“We caught a few mackerel while fishing off the coast.”

▶Full Definition

An edible fish of the family Scombridae, often speckled.

Related Words

Synonyms:
fishseafood
Word Family:
mackerels

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