Sardine (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small fishes found in great schools along coasts of Europe; smaller and rounder than herring.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
Any of various small edible herring or related food fishes frequently canned.
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Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The can of sardines was a staple in her emergency food kit.
- Sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and calcium.
- She loved eating sardines on crackers as a quick snack.
- The smell of sardines filled the air as he opened the can.
- Sardines are often served in Mediterranean cuisine, usually grilled or fried.
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Meaning 3
A deep orange-red variety of chalcedony.
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Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 4
Small fatty fish usually canned.
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Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She carefully opened the can of sardines to add to her salad for extra protein and flavor.
- Sardine oil rich in omega-3 was extracted and sold in health food stores.
- Canned sardines were a staple in many people's pantries during the war due to their long shelf life.
- After years of trying, John finally acquired a taste for the strong flavor of sardines.
- Her grandmother used to serve sardines on crackers as an after-school snack when she was a child.