Seafood Vocabulary

noun a type of shellfish with two hinged shells

verb to gather or dig for clams

• The scientist studied the anatomy of the clam to understand its biological functions.
• I love going to the beach and digging for clams to cook for dinner.
• Let's hit up that clam shack for some fresh seafood.
• She remained as closed as a clam about her personal life.

noun a small, edible, marine bivalve mollusk with a strong ribbed shell

verb to wrinkle or pucker, typically the skin

• The scientist studied the effects of pollution on the cockle population in the estuary.
• I found a beautiful cockle shell on the beach today.
• I can't believe he had the cockles to ask her out on a date.
• Her heart swelled with warmth, like the cockles of a cozy fireplace.

noun a person who sells fish, especially as a retailer or street vendor

• The fishmonger at the market always has the freshest seafood available.
• I always go to the fishmonger down the street for my weekly fish supply.
• I heard that new fishmonger is the real deal, his prices are unbeatable.
• As a fishmonger of ideas, he always had a fresh perspective on things.

noun a small shellfish with a long tail and legs, resembling a large shrimp

• The chef prepared a delicious prawn cocktail for the appetizer.
• I love snacking on prawns during parties.
• Let's grab some prawns and chill by the beach.
• The team leader was like a prawn in a sea of sharks during the meeting.

noun a small shrimp or prawn, especially one used as food

• The chef prepared a delicious dish of grilled crevettes for the dinner party.
• I love snacking on crevettes while watching TV.
• Let's grab some crevettes and have a picnic by the beach.
• The team leader is always the big crevette in the pond, showing off his skills.