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Vocabulary Entry
sardine
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A small, silvery fish that is often canned and eaten as food.
Example Sentences
"I had a salad topped with sardines for lunch."
"The supermarket stocked various brands of sardines in oil."
"Sardines are known for being high in omega-3 fatty acids."
V
verb
To pack tightly into a small space, reminiscent of how sardines are often packed in cans.
Example Sentences
"We had to sardine ourselves into the tiny elevator."
"The children sardined into the back seat of the car."
"During rush hour, commuters often sardine themselves on public transport."