Shellfish

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of shellfish with a rough irregular shell that is eaten as a delicacy

  • The chef prepared a delicate oyster dish for the guests.
  • Let's grab some oysters at the seafood restaurant.
  • I heard this place serves the best oysters in town!
  • She kept her emotions hidden, like a pearl inside an oyster.

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

verb to cut or shape into small curves or scallops

  • The chef prepared a delicious scallop dish with a white wine reduction.
  • I love ordering scallops when I go out to eat.
  • These scallops are bomb, dude!
  • The scallop of the mountain range was visible from miles away.