anchovy
noun
an·cho·vy
ˈan-ˌchō-vē 
an-ˈchō-vē
plural anchovies or anchovy
: any of a family (Engraulidae) of small fishes resembling herrings that includes several (such as Engraulis encrasicolus) that are important food fishes used especially in appetizers, as a garnish, and for making sauces and relishes
Examples of anchovy in a Sentence
a salad topped with garlic and anchovies
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It’s prepared in a special way—cut thin, soaked in ice water, and dressed with anchovies and olive oil.
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Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The bloom currently wreaking havoc off the coast produces a neurotoxin called domoic acid, which accumulates in small fish like sardines and anchovies.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The small fish, eaten whole like whitebait or anchovies, was a regular meal in 19th-century England, but their range extends far beyond the nation.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Salinity: Capers, olives, flaky sea salt, anchovies, or brine—your choice.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The bloom currently wreaking havoc off the coast produces a neurotoxin called domoic acid, which accumulates in small fish like sardines and anchovies.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The small fish, eaten whole like whitebait or anchovies, was a regular meal in 19th-century England, but their range extends far beyond the nation.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Salinity: Capers, olives, flaky sea salt, anchovies, or brine—your choice.
—Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for anchovy
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“Anchovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anchovy. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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anchovy
noun
an·cho·vy
ˈan-ˌchō-vē
an-ˈchō-vē
plural anchovies or anchovy
: any of numerous small fishes resembling herrings that include several that are important food fishes used especially for sauces and relishes
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