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

We serve shrimp scampi with a side of rice.
Size Implication
When used for sea creatures, 'shrimp' suggests they are small.

The shrimp in this salad are surprisingly tiny.
Cuisine Specific
Usage can depend on the dish's origin, like 'shrimp' in American English or 'prawn' in British English.

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