Shrimp

Pronunciation: /ʃrɪmp/

Definitions of shrimp

noun a small, edible marine crustacean with a long tail, typically used as food

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat shrimp.

A2 She ordered a shrimp cocktail for appetizer.

B1 The shrimp in this dish is seasoned perfectly.

B2 The restaurant is known for its delicious grilled shrimp.

C1 The chef prepared a gourmet shrimp dish for the special event.

C2 The shrimp scampi was the highlight of the meal.

Examples of shrimp in a Sentence

formal The shrimp industry plays a significant role in the economy of coastal regions.

informal I love ordering shrimp scampi when I go out to eat.

slang Let's grab some shrimp tacos for lunch!

figurative She was as small and delicate as a shrimp in a sea of sharks.

Grammatical Forms of shrimp

• past tense: shrimped
• plural: shrimps
• comparative: more shrimp
• superlative: most shrimp
• present tense: shrimp
• future tense: will shrimp
• perfect tense: have shrimped
• continuous tense: are shrimping
• singular: shrimp
• positive degree: shrimp
• infinitive: to shrimp
• gerund: shrimping
• participle: shrimping

Origin and Evolution of shrimp

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'shrimp' originated from the Middle English word 'shrimpe' which is of unknown origin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small crustacean, the word 'shrimp' has evolved to also be used informally to describe a small or insignificant person or thing.