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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Compared to traditional date-night cuisine, Hart’s limited menu leans into pungent ingredients like anchovies, garlic and blue cheese.
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Julian Torres, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Namely, the creamy remoulade that also stars Duke’s, plus briny capers, savory anchovies and Worcestershire sauce, zippy mustard, and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten things up.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Bartlow is serving exquisitely simple Spanish fare, like snacky bowls of pork belly chicharrones with Marcona almonds, slices of potato tortilla, salty anchovy fillets with butter, crocks of salt cod, and platters of morcilla (tripe).
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Sardines, along with with salmon, anchovies, herring, and trout, are great for boosting your skin, nail, and hair health.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
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Julian Torres, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Namely, the creamy remoulade that also stars Duke’s, plus briny capers, savory anchovies and Worcestershire sauce, zippy mustard, and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten things up.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Bartlow is serving exquisitely simple Spanish fare, like snacky bowls of pork belly chicharrones with Marcona almonds, slices of potato tortilla, salty anchovy fillets with butter, crocks of salt cod, and platters of morcilla (tripe).
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Sardines, along with with salmon, anchovies, herring, and trout, are great for boosting your skin, nail, and hair health.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
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 19 Feb. 2026.
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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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