sardine
Translation
sardine, pilchard
Examples
Sardines are packed tightly in the can.
Sardines are packed tightly in the can.
He made a sandwich with sardines and onions.
He made a sandwich with sardines and onions.
Grammar Patterns
((a can of)) sardines a tin of small, oily fish A can of sardines is a cheap meal.
sardines ((as a food)) small, oily fish eaten as food He made a sandwich with sardines and onions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pilchard; Related fish: herring, anchovy
Etymology
From Latin 'sardina', possibly named after the island of Sardinia where they were abundant.
Memory Tips
Remember the common phrase 'packed like sardines' to describe a very crowded space.