fish cake

noun

: a round fried cake made of shredded fish and mashed potato

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Employees did not know what to do with fish cakes at the four-hour discard time. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026 Combine flaked cod, egg, scallions, and breadcrumbs to make fish cakes. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026 In addition to the ramen flavor mixed into the cheese sauce, the dish is topped with furikake crumble, fish cakes and green onions. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026 From fish cakes to grits, one restaurateur breaks down America's breakfast divide. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fish cake

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fish cake was in 1824

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“Fish cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fish%20cake. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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