anchovy meaning

anchovy as a noun

1. tiny fishes usually canned or salted; used for hors d'oeuvres or as seasoning in sauces

   Type of: fish

2. small herring-like plankton-eating fishes often canned whole or as paste; abundant in tropical waters worldwide

   Type of: soft-finned fish

   Kinds: mediterranean anchovy

anchovy in a sentence

• These anchovies are so oily tasting.
• Have you ever eaten anchovies by themselves?
• When was the last time you ate anchovies?
• Where can I buy anchovies?
• Do you like anchovies?

How to pronounce anchovy

anchovy is pronounced /ænˈtʃoʊvi/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.