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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Drained and dried, the succulent, curling thins are tossed with an anchovy dressing.
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Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Caught at their peak in spring and meticulously hand-cleaned, these anchovies are bathed in refined olive oil, resulting in silky, umami-rich morsels that will leave you contemplating suitcase space for a stash.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
The thing about anchovies is, the oomph-to-effort ratio is absurdly weighted in your favor.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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Georgeanne Brennan, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
Caught at their peak in spring and meticulously hand-cleaned, these anchovies are bathed in refined olive oil, resulting in silky, umami-rich morsels that will leave you contemplating suitcase space for a stash.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
The thing about anchovies is, the oomph-to-effort ratio is absurdly weighted in your favor.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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.
—Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Anchovy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anchovy. Accessed 22 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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