sardine
Sardine (noun) means a small, oily fish, often canned in oil, related to the herring family. Example: “He had sardines on toast for a quick lunch.”
How to use sardine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small canned fish, or a way of describing people crammed tightly together.
Word forms
more sardine comparative, sardined past tense, sardines plural, sardines plural, Sardines plural, sardines singular, most sardine superlative
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Etymology
From French "sardine," from Latin "sardina," from Ancient Greek "sardine" — possibly named after the island of Sardinia, where the fish was once abundant.
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What does “sardine” mean?
The word “sardine” means a small, oily fish, often canned in oil, related to the herring family. In plain terms, a small canned fish, or a way of describing people crammed tightly together.
How do you pronounce “sardine”?
“Sardine” is pronounced sah-DEEN (/sɑɹˈdin/ in IPA).
How do you use “sardine” in a sentence?
Here is “sardine” used in a sentence: “He had sardines on toast for a quick lunch.”
What part of speech is “sardine”?
“Sardine” is a noun.
Where does the word “sardine” come from?
The word “sardine” comes from Ancient Greek. From French "sardine," from Latin "sardina," from Ancient Greek "sardine" — possibly named after the island of Sardinia, where the fish was once abundant.
How many meanings does “sardine” have?
“Sardine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, oily fish, often canned in oil, related to the herring family.