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shrimp
[shrimp]
noun
plural
shrimps ,plural
shrimp .any of several small, long-tailed, chiefly marine crustaceans of the decapod suborder Natania, certain species of which are used as food.
Informal.a diminutive or insignificant person.
verb (used without object)
to catch or try to catch shrimps.
adjective
(of food) made with or containing shrimp.
shrimp salad.
of or relating to shrimp or their catching, processing, and marketing.
a shrimp boat.
shrimp
/ ʃɪ /
noun
any of various chiefly marine decapod crustaceans of the genus Crangon and related genera, having a slender flattened body with a long tail and a single pair of pincers
any of various similar but unrelated crustaceans, such as the opossum shrimp and mantis shrimp
Also called: freshwater shrimp.any of various freshwater shrimplike amphipod crustaceans of the genus Gammarus, esp G. pulex
Also called: sand shrimp.any of various shrimplike amphipod crustaceans of the genus Gammarus, esp G. locusta See also opossum shrimp
informala diminutive person, esp a child
verb
(intr) to fish for shrimps
Other Word Forms
- shrimplike adjective
- ˈ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of shrimp1
Word History and Origins
Origin of shrimp1
Example Sentences
Since 1959, they’ve come for Chinese American classics such as sweet and sour chicken, barbecued pork chow mein, egg rolls, chop suey and shrimp fried rice.
She bought her family a Valentine’s Day lunch at Sizzler, treating her mom to the buffet and her dad to his favorite steak and shrimp dish.
I grew up in a seafood-loving household, so I’m no stranger when it comes to indulging in fish, shrimp, crab and anything else that comes fresh out of the sea.
The soup base can also be incorporated with heavy cream to make a decadent, spring-themed pasta sauce that pairs well with seafood, like grilled salmon or pan seared shrimp.
His agenda for a perfect day in L.A. includes a boat party, an ice bath and the most glorious spicy shrimp in town.
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