noun · B2 · Often · mainly US

shrimp

креветка

Meaning of shrimp

small shellfish

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EN-UK/ˈʃrɪmp/
EN-US/ˈʃrɪmp/
RU[krʲɪˈvʲetkə]
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shrimp with Russian translation

shrimp usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Shrimp cocktail is a classic dish at parties.

Коктейль из креветок — классика на вечеринках.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I like to add shrimp to my pasta for extra flavor.

Я люблю добавлять креветки в пасту для более насыщенного вкуса.

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shrimp belongs to the topic "Fish & Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

shrimp
креветка
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shrimp synonyms

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shrimp
Общее слово для мелких ракообразных; нейтрально и универсально.
prawn
Часто используется в британском варианте; иногда подразумевает более крупные виды.
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🇬🇧en

Общее слово для мелких ракообразных; нейтрально и универсально.

B2Very Often

We ordered a plate of grilled shrimp for starter.

🇬🇧en

Часто используется в британском варианте; иногда подразумевает более крупные виды.

B2Often

She bought fresh prawns from the market.

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What does shrimp mean?

small shellfish

How do you pronounce shrimp?

shrimp is pronounced as /ˈʃrɪmp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is shrimp used in a sentence?

Shrimp cocktail is a classic dish at parties. Translation: Коктейль из креветок — классика на вечеринках.

Is shrimp part of Sea Life vocabulary?

Yes, shrimp (креветка) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is shrimp part of Fish & Seafood vocabulary?

Yes, shrimp (креветка) can be learned in the Fish & Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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