Meaning & use
king prawns
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UK/ˌkɪŋ ˈprɔːnz/
US/ˌkɪŋ ˈprɔnz/
“king prawns” is a form of “king prawn”.
Meaning
nounplural
Large prawns, often sold cooked or cooked in dishes such as stir-fries and curries.
Grammar: Plural of king prawn: cook king prawns.
Patterns
- a plate of king prawns
We ordered grilled king prawns with garlic.
Fry the king prawns for about three minutes.
The restaurant is known for its king prawn curry.
Common combinations
- grilled king prawns
- Grilled king prawns were the main dish.
- peeled king prawns
- Add peeled king prawns to the pan.
- raw king prawns
- Raw king prawns turn pink when cooked.
- tiger and king prawns
- The market sold tiger and king prawns.
- king prawn curry
- He ordered a king prawn curry.
Synonyms and how they differ
- shrimp
- Shrimp is the usual American word and often suggests smaller animals.
- jumbo shrimp
- Jumbo shrimp is an American market term for large shrimp.
- langoustines
- Langoustines are a different, lobster-like shellfish.
Word family
- king prawn noun
- One large prawn.
- prawn noun
- A shellfish.
Commonly confused: king prawns or prawn crackers?
king prawns vs prawn crackers
Prawn crackers are a puffed snack and do not contain king prawns as a main ingredient.
Practice
King prawns are best described as what?
Choose one answer.
The term refers to big prawns. The others are different foods.
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