Definitions

1. noun

smoked salmon

“The deli counter had an assortment of lox and cream cheese for bagels.”

2. noun

a type of Scandinavian salmon dish

“The restaurant’s special of the day was a traditional Norwegian lox plate with boiled potatoes and bread.”

3. verb

to mix and heat together in a dish, especially a Scandinavian-style fish dish

“The chef would lox the salmon with dill, salt, and sugar for the special of the day.”