Shrimp

usgb/ʃrɪmp/
noun

A type of small sea creature often used in cooking.

I ordered a pasta dish with shrimp and garlic.
Visual representation of "shrimp" - A type of small sea creature often used in cooking

Often appears as...

  • fried shrimp
  • boiled shrimp
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Culinary Context

Shrimp relates to food and is common in recipes, menus, and when describing dishes.

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We serve shrimp scampi with a side of rice.
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Size Implication

When used for sea creatures, 'shrimp' suggests they are small.

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The shrimp in this salad are surprisingly tiny.
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Cuisine Specific

Usage can depend on the dish's origin, like 'shrimp' in American English or 'prawn' in British English.

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In the UK, they might call this a prawn sandwich.
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