Synonyms for

Scallop

Verb / ˈskælʌp / Another word for scallop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of sea creature with two flat, fan-shaped shells that is often eaten as food

Synonyms & similar words

scollop crenature crenation cutlet escallop crenelle crenel clam oyster mussel cockle abalone conch snail whelk periwinkle seafood shellfish crustacean lobster shrimp crab prawn claw carapace chiton barnacle

Example sentences

  1. She found a beautiful scallop shell on the beach.
  2. The chef prepared the scallops with a garlic butter sauce.
  3. The diver found a scallop hiding in the coral reef.
  4. The scallop population has decreased due to overfishing.
  5. We ordered a scallop appetizer to share at the restaurant.

Quotes

  • 'I'm a big fish eater, and salmon is my favorite. I try and eat it every day. It's so yummy and keeps you healthy and lean!' - Carmen Electra
  • 'I was in Paris at an English-language bookstore. I picked up a volume of Dickinson's poetry. I came back to my hotel, read 2,000 of her poems and immediately began composing in my head. I wrote down the melodies even before I got to a piano.' - Libby Larsen
  • 'I'm not the type of person who enjoys going to a party and schmoozing, or being in a photo with people.' - Jane Krakowski

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