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shrimp

Pronunciation: [ʃrɪmp]

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Learn how to use shrimp in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a small sea creature that is often eaten as food. Shrimp are usually pink or grey, and they can be cooked in many different ways, like boiling, frying, or grilling.

Example

I love to eat shrimp tacos on the weekends.

Example

I would never try shrimp because I don't like seafood.

Example

Do you want to order shrimp for dinner tonight?

Context: “marine biology”

(noun) a type of small, aquatic animal that has a long body and a shell. Shrimp live in oceans and rivers and are part of the ocean's ecosystem. They are important for many other animals as food.

Example

Many fish eat shrimp as part of their diet.

Example

There are no shrimp in this pond; it is too small for them to live here.

Example

Why do shrimp live in both saltwater and freshwater?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move or curl up into a smaller shape. It can be used when a person wants to make themselves smaller or when something shrinks.

Example

When he heard the loud noise, he shrimps down in his chair.

Example

She didn't shrimp away from the compliment; she accepted it confidently.

Example

Did you see him shrimp when the dog barked?

How to pronounce shrimp

Pronunciation: [ʃrɪmp]

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