Definitions

1. noun

a small, oily fish found in schools in temperate and tropical waters, typically caught for its edible flesh.

“She cooked a can of sardine in olive oil and served it with toast.”

2. noun

a type of box or container used in card games, especially a box that holds a set of cards.

“He used a sardine to keep his poker cards organized.”

3. verb

to pack or put something tightly into a container.

“She sardined the clothes into the suitcase to save space.”