sprat

A noun referring to a small, fatty European fish, often smoked or canned similarly to sardines, or a small herring processed in the same manner.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen kleinen fetten europäischen Fisch bezeichnet, der oft geräuchert oder wie Sardinen in Dosen konserviert wird, oder einen kleinen Hering, der ebenso verarbeitet wird.

1. Small fatty European fish B1 formal culinary

   A small, oily fish found in European waters, often smoked or canned in a manner similar to sardines.

   • We had smoked sprats on toast for a light lunch.
   • The fisherman's catch included a large net of sprats.
   • Canned sprats are a popular snack in some European countries.

   🇩🇪Sprotte

   Synonyme: brisling

2. Small herring processed like a sardine B1 formal culinary

   A young or small herring that is prepared and preserved in a similar way to sardines.

   • The recipe calls for sprats, which are essentially small herrings.
   • Sprats are often packed in oil or tomato sauce.
   • He bought a tin of sprats for the picnic.

   🇩🇪Sprotte

   Synonyme: brisling

• sprats plural form
• sprats' possessive plural form
• sprat's possessive singular form