Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scallop
Noun
/ˈskæləp/ or /ˈskɑːləp/
Definition
A type of marine mollusk that has a fan-shaped shell and is often used as seafood.
Examples
- They ordered grilled scallops at the restaurant.
- During the summer, they like to go scalloping off the coast.
- The chef prepared a delicious scallop dish with garlic butter.
Meaning
Scallops are bivalve mollusks known for their distinctive shells and their popularity in cooking, especially in seafood dishes.
Synonyms
- mollusk
- seafood
- clam
