sardine

noun

sar·​dine sär-ˈdēn 

plural sardines also sardine

1

: any of several small or immature fishes of the herring family

especially : the European pilchard (Sardina pilchardus) especially when young and of a size suitable for preserving for food

2

: any of various small fishes (such as an anchovy) resembling the true sardines or similarly preserved for food

Examples of sardine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here’s the breakdown: 24 lobsters, 18 romesco jars, 36 au lait bottles, 40 hog plums, 36 pea flowers, 50 sardines, 50 shallots, 40 blue maize, 36 cardamom, 40 macadamia nut, 30 tomatillo, and 40 licorice. —Rima Suqi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

No matter your budget or dietary preferences, Costco has plenty of high-protein options, including sardines, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and beans, that can help boost your protein intake and improve the overall quality of your diet. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 Nov. 2024

They also became associated with homestyle Portuguese cooking, using everyday ingredients like salt cod, sardines, and potatoes. —Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024

Salmon Fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel are rich in protein and anti-inflammatory Omega-3s, which promote satiety. —Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English sardeine, from Anglo-French, from Latin sardina

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

sardine

noun

sar·​dine sär-ˈdēn 

plural sardines also sardine

: any of various young or very small fish often preserved in oil for food