Sardines

Pronunciation: /sɑrˈdiːnz/

Definitions of sardines

noun a small oily fish that is often canned and eaten as a snack or used in recipes

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat sardines on crackers.

A2 Sardines are a popular choice for a quick and easy meal.

B1 My grandmother always adds sardines to her pasta dishes for extra flavor.

B2 The sardines were packed in olive oil, giving them a rich and savory taste.

C1 The sardines were served as part of a gourmet seafood platter at the fancy restaurant.

C2 The chef prepared a delicious sardine pâté that impressed all the guests at the dinner party.

Examples of sardines in a Sentence

formal Sardines are a type of small, oily fish that are often packed in cans for preservation.

informal I love snacking on sardines straight from the can.

slang Let's grab some sardines and crackers for a quick snack.

figurative The crowded subway was packed like sardines during rush hour.

Grammatical Forms of sardines

• past tense: sardined
• plural: sardines
• comparative: more sardine
• superlative: most sardine
• present tense: sardine
• future tense: will sardine
• perfect tense: have sardined
• continuous tense: is sardining
• singular: sardine
• positive degree: sardine
• infinitive: to sardine
• gerund: sardining
• participle: sardining

Origin and Evolution of sardines

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sardines' is believed to have originated from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, where these small fish were abundant and commonly caught.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sardines' came to specifically refer to small, oily fish of the herring family that are typically canned and preserved in oil or sauce. The word has evolved to become synonymous with these specific types of fish rather than just any small fish.