anchovy

[US]/'æntʃəvɪ/
[UK]/'æntʃovi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. small, common saltwater fish with a strong flavor, often used as a pizza topping

Phrases & Collocations

salted anchovies

anchovy paste

anchovy pizza

anchovy fillets

anchovy sauce

Example Sentences

the salty taste of anchovies;

Common hidden sources Caesar salad dressings (many contain anchovy paste), Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, caponata, imitation crab meat (a.k.a. surimi).

I added some anchovies to the pizza for extra flavor.

Anchovy paste is commonly used in Caesar salad dressing.

The anchovy fillets were marinated in olive oil and herbs.

She made a delicious pasta sauce with anchovy and capers.

The anchovy flavor in the dish was overpowering.

Anchovy is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.

I don't like the strong taste of anchovies.

The chef recommended pairing the dish with a glass of white wine and anchovy toast.

The anchovy sauce gave the pasta a rich umami flavor.

I can't stand the smell of anchovies.

Real-world Examples

I'm making anchovy butter by mixing anchovy with butter.

Source: Gourmet Base

Purine-rich foods include shellfish, anchovies, red meat or organ meat.

Source: Osmosis - Urinary

So classic anchovy sauce would have diced anchovy through it.

Source: Gourmet Base

Uh, Caesar salad, no dressing, no anchovies.

Source: Our Day This Season 1

Neither of you chose to use the anchovies, the parma ham, the cucumber, the plums, or the marigolds.

Source: Gourmet Base

That's like the gateway for people to like anchovies.

Source: Connection Magazine

And these dear little anchovies, with their heads still on!

Source: The Adventures of Pinocchio

It's a spicy anchovy paste. Mm. Yeah, it's nice.

Source: Star Snack Review

Try some clams or mussels and smaller fish like anchovies.

Source: PBS Health Interview Series

And traditionally served with anchovies and massive capers.

Source: Gourmet Base

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