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

Fish: Some fish, such as salmon, herring, and sardines, contain more fats. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Dec. 2024

Foods rich in omega-3s include mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines, and anchovies. —Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024

Omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines put your brain in a good mood. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

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

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