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prawn

[prɔːn]

prawn Definition

a large shrimp, especially one that is used for food.

Using prawn: Examples

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

  • Example

    I ordered a prawn cocktail for my starter.

  • Example

    The fishermen caught a lot of prawns today.

  • Example

    She loves to cook prawns in garlic butter.

  • Example

    The dish was garnished with grilled prawns.

prawn Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for prawn

Phrases with prawn

  • a crisp snack made from prawn-flavored starch and served in Chinese cuisine

    Example

    We ordered some prawn crackers to munch on while we waited for our food.

  • a cold dish consisting of cooked prawns in a sauce made from mayonnaise, tomato ketchup, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce

    Example

    The prawn cocktail was a popular starter at the restaurant.

  • a large prawn, often used in Chinese cuisine

    Example

    The king prawn stir-fry was delicious.

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Summary: prawn in Brief

A 'prawn' [prɔːn] is a large shrimp used for food. It is a common ingredient in dishes like prawn cocktail and stir-fries. 'Prawn' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'shrimp.'

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