American English pronunciation

How to pronounce shrimp

IPA transcription: [ʃ'ɹɪmp]

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Noun

  • disparaging terms for small people

  • any of various edible decapod crustaceans

  • small slender-bodied chiefly marine decapod crustaceans with a long tail and single pair of pincers; many species are edible

Verb

  • fish for shrimp

Usage examples

  • Shrimps are much eaten here.
  • Its facilities include heliports, a shrimp docking facility, and dry docks.
  • Dried shrimp paste does not require refrigeration.
  • It is made from soybean oil, garlic, shallots, chilies, brill fish and dried shrimp.
  • Brazilians also prepare Stroganoff with chicken or even shrimp instead of beef.
  • Animals can be ephemeral, with brine shrimp and the mayfly being examples.
  • Shrimpton's other most celebrated romance was with actor Terence Stamp.
  • These stripes and their shrimp-like appearance are the source of their name.
  • She also penned the musical "Love and Shrimp" with Shelly Markam.
  • However, this would be an excellent alternative for larger shrimp industries in Thailand.