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

Examples of foods with omega-3 include fatty fish like salmon, herring, mackerel, and sardines. —Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024

In addition to praising sardines for being packed with omega-3s, Wright said sardines are high in vitamin D and are also inexpensive. —Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024

Generally, sardines are either steamed or, as Ortiz sardines are, quickly fried before canning. —Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024

Cold-water fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and sardines are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 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