1. relating to or resembling fish of the herring family
Usage: technical; zoological

1. a fish belonging to the herring family, including herrings, sardines, and anchovies
Usage: technical; zoological

Examples

• The researcher studied clupeoid species in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Sardines are common clupeoid fish found in many seas.
• The clupeoid characteristics include a streamlined body and silver scales.
• Many clupeoid fish travel in large schools.
• Commercial fishing targets several clupeoid species worldwide.
• The museum displayed various clupeoid specimens in the marine exhibit.