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shrimp

[ʃrɪmp]

shrimp Definition

a small, edible marine crustacean that has a long body and legs, typically used for food.

Using shrimp: Examples

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

  • Example

    I ordered a shrimp cocktail for an appetizer.

  • Example

    The fishermen caught a lot of shrimp today.

  • Example

    She loves to cook shrimp scampi for dinner.

shrimp Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shrimp

Phrases with shrimp

  • a dish consisting of cooked, chilled shrimp served with a sauce made from ketchup and horseradish

    Example

    I always order shrimp cocktail as an appetizer when I go out to eat.

  • small breaded and fried shrimp that resemble popcorn in size and shape

    Example

    My kids love to eat popcorn shrimp as a snack.

  • a dish consisting of shrimp cooked in garlic butter and served over pasta

    Example

    Shrimp scampi is one of my favorite Italian dishes.

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Summary: shrimp in Brief

The term 'shrimp' [ʃrɪmp] refers to a small, edible marine crustacean used for food. It is commonly served in dishes like shrimp cocktail, popcorn shrimp, and shrimp scampi.

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