Prawns Meaning in English
word · lemma: prawn
ˈpɹɔnz
PRAWNZ
pɹˈɔːnz
PRAWNZ
Definition
Small shellfish similar to shrimp, with a sweet, delicate taste. Commonly eaten cooked and used in seafood dishes.
Usage & Nuances
"Prawn" and "shrimp" are often used interchangeably, but "prawn" is more common in British English and can refer to slightly larger shellfish. Common collocations: "grilled prawns", "prawn cocktail". Avoid confusing with other shellfish like lobster.
Spanish: gambas - camaronesPortuguese (BR): camarãoPortuguese (PT): camarãoChinese (Simplified): 对虾 - 明虾Chinese (Traditional): 對蝦 - 明蝦Hindi: झींगाArabic: روبيانBengali: চিংড়িRussian: креветкиJapanese: エビVietnamese: tômKorean: 새우Turkish: karidesUrdu: جھینگےIndonesian: udang
Example Sentences
We had prawns for dinner last night.
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She doesn't like prawns in her salad.
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I bought fresh prawns at the market.
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Can you peel the prawns while I make the sauce?
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The prawns in this curry are perfectly cooked.
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I'm allergic to prawns, so I have to be careful when eating out.
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