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sardine

[sahr-deen, -dahyn]

sardine Definition

  • 1any of various small, soft-boned, edible fishes of the herring family, especially the pilchard of European waters.
  • 2a small or cramped vehicle or place, such as a bus or a small apartment

Using sardine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sardine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had sardines on toast for breakfast.

  • Example

    The boat was packed like sardines with passengers.

  • Example

    The apartment was so small that it felt like living in a sardine can.

sardine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sardine

Phrases with sardine

  • packed like sardines

    to be crammed tightly together in a small space

    Example

    The concert was so crowded that we were packed like sardines in the audience.

  • an annual phenomenon where millions of sardines migrate along the east coast of South Africa, attracting predators such as dolphins and sharks

    Example

    The sardine run is a popular event for divers and tourists who want to witness the spectacle.

  • a small, cramped space

    Example

    The office was so small that it felt like working in a sardine tin.

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Summary: sardine in Brief

The term 'sardine' [sahr-deen, -dahyn] refers to a small, soft-boned, edible fish of the herring family, such as the pilchard. It also denotes a small or cramped vehicle or place, as in 'The boat was packed like sardines with passengers.' The phrase 'packed like sardines' is often used to describe being crammed tightly together in a small space.