shrimps
word · lemma: shrimp
Definition
Small shellfish with long bodies and legs, commonly eaten as seafood. "Shrimps" is the plural form of "shrimp."
Usage & Nuances
"Shrimps" is mainly used as the plural; in American English, "shrimp" can also be used as plural. Used in cooking, seafood markets, and biology. Do not confuse "shrimps" with "prawns"—these can mean different species in English and other languages.
Spanish: camaronesPortuguese (BR): camarõesPortuguese (PT): camarõesChinese (Simplified): 虾Chinese (Traditional): 蝦Hindi: झींगेArabic: روبيان
Example Sentences
I like to eat shrimps with garlic sauce.
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The restaurant serves fresh shrimps every day.
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She bought a kilo of shrimps at the market.
basic
Not everyone likes the texture of shrimps, but I love them.
natural
We tried grilled shrimps at the beach last summer.
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Could you add some shrimps to the salad?
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