What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hake
Example
I bought some fresh hake from the market to make for dinner. [hake: noun]
Example
The recipe calls for hake fillets, but you can also use cod or pollock. [hake: noun]
pollock
Example
I prefer using pollock for my fish tacos because it's more affordable than cod. [pollock: noun]
Example
The restaurant serves a delicious pollock dish with roasted vegetables. [pollock: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pollock is more commonly used than hake in everyday language, especially in American cuisine. However, both fish are widely available and can be found in most grocery stores.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hake and pollock?
Both hake and pollock are considered to be neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
