clams

[klæmz]

clams Definition

• 1. a type of shellfish that can be eaten, with a hard shell and a soft, chewy body
• 2. money

Using clams: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clams" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had steamed clams for dinner.

• Example

  He made a lot of clams from his new business venture.

• Example

  I don't have enough clams to buy that expensive watch.

clams Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for clams

• shellfish
• mollusk
• bivalve

Phrases with clams

• happy as a clam

  very happy and content

  Example

  After getting the promotion, she was happy as a clam.

• dig for clams

  to search for something in the sand or mud

  Example

  The kids spent the afternoon digging for clams on the beach.

• clam up

  to become silent or refuse to talk

  Example

  Whenever I ask him about his past, he clams up and won't say anything.

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Summary: clams in Brief

The term 'clams' [klæmz] refers to a type of shellfish that can be eaten, or money. It is often used in phrases like 'happy as a clam,' meaning very happy, 'dig for clams,' meaning to search for something, and 'clam up,' meaning to become silent.