shrimp

/ʃɹɪmp/noun

A small swimming crustacean with long feelers, thin legs, and a curved body, often eaten as food.

Example sentences

“We grilled shrimp on skewers with garlic and lemon.”
“The shrimp turned pink after two minutes in the boiling water.”

American English; British speakers usually say 'prawn' for the larger kinds. Also used informally for a small person.

Synonyms for shrimp

prawn

Related words

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