Meaning of the word sprat in English

What does sprat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sprat

US /spræt/
UK /spræt/
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Noun

a small edible marine fish of the herring family, found in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean, often canned or smoked

Example:
We had smoked sprats for dinner.
The fishing boat caught a large quantity of sprats.