sardine
noun/sɑrˈdiːn/
Frequency rank: #17,791 most common English word
Meaning
A small, oily saltwater fish, often sold canned and tightly packed.
Example sentence
The commuters were packed like sardine in the tiny elevator during rush hour.
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