sar·dine 
/sɑɚˈdi:n/ noun
plural sar·dines /sɑɚˈdi:n/ noun [count] : a very small fish that is used for food and is usually packed in a can
like sardines
: without enough room to move around
▪ A large crowd of reporters was crammed/packed like sardines into a small room.
▪ A large crowd of reporters was crammed/packed like sardines into a small room.
