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Definition of fishpaste
fishpaste
/ˈfɪʃ.peɪst/
fish · paste
Plural:fishpastes
fishpaste Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
A savory condiment or spread made from finely ground, salted, or fermented fish, widely used on bread in British and South African cuisine and as a flavoring ingredient in Southeast Asian cooking.
Example
"She spread a thin layer of savory fishpaste onto the buttered toast for a quick afternoon snack."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fishpaste. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fishpaste