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shrimp Definition and Meaning in English (shrimp definition)

noun
Synonyms:prawn
Quick Answer • Definition

Shrimp definition: A small, edible marine crustacean with a long, slender body and a shell, widely caught and farmed for food.

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Definitions of Shrimp

  1. 1noun

    A small, edible marine crustacean with a long, slender body and a shell, widely caught and farmed for food.

  2. 2noun

    An informal and often disparaging term for a small or insignificant person.

Example Sentences

“We ordered a plate of grilled shrimp at the restaurant.”

“The recipe calls for fresh shrimp, not frozen.”

Synonyms

Inflected Word Forms

gerundshrimping
agent nounshrimper

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

shrimp cocktailcollocation

A dish consisting of cooked, peeled shrimp served with a sauce, typically in a glass.

shrimp boatcollocation

A type of fishing boat used for catching shrimp.

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Shrimp definition: A small, edible marine crustacean with a long, slender body and a shell, widely caught and farmed for food.
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'Shrimp' translates to 'shrimp' in English. Shrimp definition: A small, edible marine crustacean with a long, slender body and a shell, widely caught and farmed for food.
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