1. small, oily fish that are typically canned and eaten as food
2. a game where people crowd together in a small space, similar to hide-and-seek
Usage: informal

Examples

• We packed sardines and crackers for our camping trip.
• The canned sardines were on sale at the grocery store.
• She opened a tin of sardines for a quick lunch.
• The children played sardines in the basement during the party.
• Sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
• The subway car was packed like sardines during rush hour.