shrimp

noun
UK: /ʃrɪmp/
US: /ʃrɪmp/

  1. A small, pink, sea animal that you can eat.

    1. I ate some shrimp last night and they were delicious. [ ] [ ]
    2. The seafood restaurant is known for its fresh shrimp dishes, prepared with various spices. [ ] [ ]

  2. To fish for shrimp.

    1. The fishermen go out to shrimp every morning before dawn. [ ] [ ]
    2. Coastal communities depend on the ability to shrimp sustainably for their economic well-being. [ ] [ ]

  3. A small or insignificant person.

    1. He felt like a shrimp compared to the other players. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his small stature, he proved that even a shrimp can achieve great things with perseverance. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

prawn scampi
shrimp intransitive-verb

  1. To fish for shrimp.

    1. They shrimp in the bay every summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. Local fishermen are permitted to shrimp only in designated areas to protect marine life. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move or shrink back in fear.

    1. He tends to shrimp away from confrontation. [ ] [ ]
    2. She shrimped back from the loud noise, startled by the sudden impact near her. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shrimp" in English means: A small, pink, sea animal that you can eat., To fish for shrimp., A small or insignificant person..

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

Synonyms for "shrimp": prawn, scampi.

Example usage of "shrimp": "I ate some shrimp last night and they were delicious.". More examples on the page.