scampi
Americannoun
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a large shrimp or prawn.
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a dish of shrimp or prawns grilled or sautéed in oil or butter and garlic.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of scampi
1920–25; < Italian, plural of scampo
Example Sentences
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Shrimp scampi was one of the most profitable dishes to serve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Kristin McGrath, a senior editor for the deal-hunting site The Krazy Coupon Lady, recommends going for the coconut shrimp or shrimp scampi and passing on the shrimp linguini alfredo.
From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026
Down came plates and cups and half-eaten shrimp scampi.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
For $20, guests could choose unlimited garlic shrimp scampi, coconut shrimp, shrimp linguini alfredo and plenty more... it's truly too good of a deal to pass on!
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2023
I’m going to order shrimp scampi in a minute.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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