What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sprat
Example
The sprats were delicious in the salad. [sprats: noun]
Example
She loves to eat smoked sprats on toast for breakfast. [sprats: noun]
anchovy
Example
The pizza was topped with anchovies and olives. [anchovies: noun]
Example
He added a few chopped anchovies to the pasta sauce for extra flavor. [anchovies: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Anchovy is more commonly used than sprat in everyday language and in various cuisines around the world.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sprat and anchovy?
Both sprat and anchovy are relatively formal words and are typically used in culinary contexts or in discussions about fishing and seafood.
