1. plural of frostfish; small marine fish of the family Microstomatidae, found in cold waters and known for their translucent bodies
Usage: chiefly North American; also called silversides in some regions
2. plural of frostfish; any of various small fish that appear in coastal waters during winter months
Usage: regional usage

Examples

• The frostfishes arrived in the bay as the water temperature dropped in late autumn.
• Anglers often catch frostfishes during winter fishing expeditions.
• Frostfishes are an important food source for larger predatory fish species.
• The translucent bodies of frostfishes make them difficult to spot in clear water.
• Local fishermen reported an unusual abundance of frostfishes this season.