scampi

noun
UK: /ˈskæmpi/
US: /ˈskæmpi/

  1. A type of seafood dish made with prawns or shrimp, often cooked with garlic, butter, and white wine.

    1. I want scampi for dinner tonight, it's my favorite.
    2. The restaurant's scampi is known for its rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce.

  2. A large edible prawn, also known as Dublin Bay prawn or langoustine.

    1. We ordered scampi as an appetizer at the seaside restaurant.
    2. The fresh scampi were grilled to perfection, highlighting their delicate flavor.

Synonyms

shrimp langoustine

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scampi" in English means: A type of seafood dish made with prawns or shrimp, often cooked with garlic, butter, and white wine., A large edible prawn, also known as Dublin Bay prawn or langoustine..

The phonetic transcription of "scampi" is /ˈskæmpi/ in British English and /ˈskæmpi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scampi": shrimp, langoustine.

Example usage of "scampi": "I want scampi for dinner tonight, it's my favorite.". More examples on the page.