What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
anchovy
Example
I ordered a pizza with anchovies on top. [anchovies: noun]
Example
The Caesar salad dressing has anchovy paste in it. [anchovy: noun]
Example
The dish has an anchovy-like taste. [anchovy-like: adjective]
sardine
Example
I had a sardine sandwich for lunch. [sardine: noun]
Example
The concert was so packed, we were all sardined together. [sardined: verb]
Example
The soup has a sardine-like taste. [sardine-like: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sardine is more commonly used and consumed than anchovy in everyday language and cuisine.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between anchovy and sardine?
Both anchovy and sardine are versatile and can be used in various formality levels, allowing them to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
