clams
word · lemma: clam
Definition
Clams are small, edible shellfish with two shells that live in sand or mud, often eaten as seafood. The word can also refer to slang for money (mainly in American English).
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural ('clams' not 'clam' when referring to food). Common with 'steam,' 'cook,' or 'dig for clams.' As slang for money, it's informal and mostly American English ('twenty clams' = $20). Distinct from 'oysters' and 'mussels'.
Example Sentences
We had fresh clams for dinner last night.
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Let’s go dig for clams on the beach this weekend!
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You owe me twenty clams for those concert tickets.
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Steamed clams with garlic butter are amazing.
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My favorite soup is made with clams and potatoes.
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They found many clams buried in the sand at low tide.
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