noun
- a small marine fish of the cod family that appears in coastal waters during winter months, especially along the Atlantic coast of North America
Usage: also called tomcod; regional to northeastern United States
Examples
- Frostfish migrate to shallow coastal waters when temperatures drop in late fall.
- The frostfish run brings fishermen to the beaches each winter.
- Children often catch frostfish in nets along the New England shore.
- Frostfish are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.
- The arrival of frostfish signals the beginning of the cold season.