Advertisement

View definitions for shrimp

shrimp

noun as in shellfish

noun as in pipsqueak

noun as in runt

Advertisement

Discover More

Example Sentences

The only thing basic about the shrimp-and-pork wonton soup seems to be the name of the dish.

By early 2020, that number had jumped to at least 55 startups around the world trying to re-create at least 15 different types of animal flesh, including pork, shrimp, chicken, duck, lamb, even foie gras.

If tofu isn’t enough to keep you full, try subbing in shrimp.

From Ozy

There were so many shrimp in the net they pulled it to the top.

Those roots provide critical habitat for fish, shrimp and other marine animals.

Chicken satay and shrimp cocktail are also good options, as you can watch the skewers and tails stack up.

Salmon burgers and shrimp burgers are available, too, but they are no match for the crab.

The cafeteria style stop is basically a comfort food joint—think baby back ribs, shrimp and grits, and gumbo—done well.

I plan to get shrimp as well as the catfish and also the roast beef.

From 10, 20, 30 years of the shrimp boats doing this, the sharks will follow these boats for miles.

Even the Chinese shrimp-pickers were lounging on the beach before their little shack village.

Under these circumstances, the learned counsel called on the jury to reduce the damages to a shrimp.

It is, of course, a dead sea, for there is absolutely nothing living in it save a variety of shrimp of low organization.

"Left arm, sir, if you please," replied Shrimp in a shrill treble.

But, my dear Lawless, out of the host of servants at Heathfield, how do you know it was Shrimp who did it?

Synonym of the day

Which one is a synonym for jagged?Get the answer

Start each day with the Synonym of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

On this page you'll find 235 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to shrimp, such as: insignificant, negligible, trivial, unimportant, worthless, and big zero.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement