sardines
word · lemma: sardine
/sɑɹˈdinz/
sar-DEENZ
/sɑːdˈiːnz/
sah-DEENZ
Definition
Small, oily fish often packed in cans and eaten as food. 'Sardines' usually refers to the canned product, but can also mean the fish themselves.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in plural when talking about canned food: 'a can of sardines.' Can be used metaphorically: 'packed like sardines' (very crowded).
Spanish: sardinasPortuguese (BR): sardinhaPortuguese (PT): sardinhaChinese (Simplified): 沙丁鱼Chinese (Traditional): 沙丁魚Hindi: सार्डिनArabic: سردينBengali: স্যারডিন - তেলাপিয়া মাছ (বিশেষ অর্থে)Russian: сардиныJapanese: イワシ - サーディン（缶詰のもの）Vietnamese: cá mòiKorean: 정어리Turkish: sardalyaUrdu: سارڈینIndonesian: sarden
Example Sentences
There are sardines in this can.
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He doesn’t like sardines because they smell strong.
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My mom makes amazing pasta with sardines.
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We were packed like sardines on the subway this morning.
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Do you prefer your sardines fresh or canned?
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I ate some sardines for lunch.
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