1. a silvery fish that lives in the ocean but swims up rivers to spawn

Examples

• The shad migration occurs every spring when the fish return to freshwater rivers.
• Commercial fishermen catch shad along the Atlantic coast.
• Shad roe is considered a delicacy in some restaurants.
• The Connecticut River is famous for its annual shad run.
• Native Americans traditionally caught shad using weirs and nets.
• Shad can grow up to two feet long and weigh several pounds.