noun
- plural of herring; small silvery fish that swim in large groups in northern seas
Examples
- The fishermen caught hundreds of herrings in their nets.
- Herrings are an important food source in many coastal communities.
- Schools of herrings migrate along the Atlantic coast each year.
- Smoked herrings are a popular breakfast dish in some countries.
- The market was full of fresh herrings from the morning catch.
- Herrings are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein.