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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Negronis and martinis were served upon entry with anchovies, crisps and marinated peppers before moving onto red or white wine in the dining room, where the menu featured a whole seabass, brill, battered prawns, Andalusian chickpeas, chips bravas and winter tomatoes.
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
The meat sits on a sauce of anchovies, capers, and parsley, and is topped with balsamic mayonnaise—resulting in a bite-size compendium of regional ingredients.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
His team modeled the way that penguins might affect the population of anchovies off the coast.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
In something like a Caesar dressing, yeast extract supercharges the umami in the anchovies and cheese.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
The meat sits on a sauce of anchovies, capers, and parsley, and is topped with balsamic mayonnaise—resulting in a bite-size compendium of regional ingredients.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
His team modeled the way that penguins might affect the population of anchovies off the coast.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
In something like a Caesar dressing, yeast extract supercharges the umami in the anchovies and cheese.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 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 14 Mar. 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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