prawn
noun
any of various shrimplike decapod crustaceans of the genera Palaemon, Penaeus, etc., certain of which are used as food.
prawns
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pluralof prawn.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Depending on the day, they’ll have six or 21 of the prawns, so sometimes they’ll hold me one when they know I’m coming in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
And it might also be time to turn to some lighter fish, such as tuna, salmon or prawns.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
"Everything is there. I was stuck here," he told AFP in Karachi, near the well-known Bengali market where he peddles desiccated fish and prawns to make ends meet for $7 to $9 per day.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
The prawns measured in at approximately 68 becquerels per kilogram.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2025
He was extremely glad he hadn’t dined on garlic soup, curried prawns and avocado salad.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
