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prawn Synonyms

Another word for prawn

Choosing another word for prawn depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The tender, savory flesh of a prawn or large shrimp when prepared and served as seafood.

Usage Example

"The coastal restaurant is famous for its grilled king shrimp served with garlic butter and lemon."

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shrimp
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scampi
langoustine

• noun (Context 2)

A small, ten-legged marine or freshwater crustacean resembling a large shrimp, characterized by an elongated, compressed body, long antennae, branching gills, and three pairs of clawed legs.

Usage Example

"The marine biologist observed a translucent shrimp darting backward among the rocks of the tidal pool."

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shrimp

• verb (Context 3)

To fish for or catch prawns, typically using nets or baited traps in shallow coastal waters.

Usage Example

"During the summer holidays, the children loved to shrimp in the rocky pools at low tide."

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shrimp

• Nearby Words

pratincole
prattle
prattlebox
prawn
pray
prayer
prayerful

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prawn. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prawn
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