a herring-like food fish that migrates up rivers from the sea to spawn, found in North America and Europe, the roe of the shad, often salted and eaten as a delicacy

Formal and Informal Expressions of shad

In different contexts, you can replace 'shad' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'Alosa sapidissima' is apt.

shad: Explore its Definition & Usage

shad Definition

1a herring-like food fish that migrates up rivers from the sea to spawn, found in North America and Europe
2the roe of the shad, often salted and eaten as a delicacy

Using shad: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shad" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The shad run is an important event for fishermen and seafood lovers.
Example
Shad roe is considered a delicacy in some regions.

shad Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shad

Alosa sapidissima

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Summary: shad in Brief

The term 'shad' [ʃæd] refers to a type of herring-like fish that migrates up rivers from the sea to spawn. It is often consumed as a delicacy, particularly its roe.