Pronunciation: /skɒləp/

Definitions of scallop

noun a type of edible shellfish with a ribbed fan-shaped shell

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat scallops at the seafood restaurant.

A2 The chef prepared a delicious scallop dish for the guests.

B1 The scallop was cooked to perfection, with a golden brown crust.

B2 The diver found a large scallop hidden among the rocks on the ocean floor.

C1 The scallop population in this area has been declining due to overfishing.

C2 The gourmet restaurant served seared scallops with a truffle risotto for a decadent meal.

verb to cut or shape into small curves or scallops

Example Sentences

A1 I scallop the potatoes before cooking them.

A2 She scalloped the edges of the paper to make it look more decorative.

B1 The chef scalloped the fish for a beautiful presentation.

B2 He carefully scalloped the fabric to create a unique design for the dress.

C1 The artist scalloped the metal to create intricate patterns in the sculpture.

C2 The master craftsman scalloped the wood with precision and skill.

Examples of scallop in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious scallop dish with a white wine reduction.

informal I love ordering scallops when I go out to eat.

slang These scallops are bomb, dude!

figurative The scallop of the mountain range was visible from miles away.

Grammatical Forms of scallop

past tense

scalloped

plural

scallops

comparative

more scalloped

superlative

most scalloped

present tense

scallop

future tense

will scallop

perfect tense

have scalloped

continuous tense

is scalloping

singular

scalloped

positive degree

scalloped

infinitive

to scallop

gerund

scalloping

participle

scalloping

Origin and Evolution of scallop

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'scallop' originated from the Old French word 'escalope' which means 'shell'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scallop' came to refer specifically to the edible bivalve mollusk with a ribbed fan-shaped shell, rather than just any type of shell.