sprats Synonyms

sprats Meaning

sprats

a small European marine fish (Sprattus sprattus) of the herring family, a young, small, or insignificant person, any of various small or young fish (such as an anchovy) related to or resembling the herrings

sprats Sentence Examples

  1. The fisherman cast his net into the sea, hoping to catch a haul of sprats.
  2. The sprats were used as bait to lure larger fish to the fishing line.
  3. The sprats were tiny, but they were plentiful, making them a valuable source of food.
  4. The sprats were fried until golden brown and served with lemon wedges.
  5. The sprats were preserved in vinegar and used as a condiment.
  6. The sprats were canned and sold in markets as a cheap and nutritious source of protein.
  7. The sprats were used to make a flavorful fish soup.
  8. The sprats were fed to domestic animals as a source of nutrition.
  9. The sprats were used as a fertilizer for crops.
  10. The sprats were used as a research model for studying fish biology.

FAQs About the word sprats

a small European marine fish (Sprattus sprattus) of the herring family, a young, small, or insignificant person, any of various small or young fish (such as an

children,kids, chicks, cubs, whelps, sprouts, bairns, babies, squirts, chaps

adults, senior citizens, oldsters,grown-ups, ancients, seniors,elders, middle-agers, golden-agers, old-timers

The fisherman cast his net into the sea, hoping to catch a haul of sprats.

The sprats were used as bait to lure larger fish to the fishing line.

The sprats were tiny, but they were plentiful, making them a valuable source of food.

The sprats were fried until golden brown and served with lemon wedges.