prawn

The word “prawn” has 1 syllable: prawn

It's pronounced as /prɔn/


What is synonym and antonym for prawn?

In the thesaurus, “prawn” has 5 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for prawn along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for prawn

  • crustacean
  • langoustine
  • seafood
  • shellfish
  • shrimp

Antonyms for prawn

  • fish
  • fruit
  • meat
  • vegetable

Meanings of prawn

  • noun
    1. A crustacean of the suborder Dendrobranchiata.
    2. A crustacean sometimes confused with shrimp.
    3. A woman with a very toned body, but an unattractive face.
    4. A fool, an idiot.
    5. Pornography.
    6. (chiefly in the plural) A pornographic work.
    7. Material, usually visual, presenting something desirable in a sensational manner.
    8. Material that provides illicit gratification of an obsessive or unhealthy interest in something.
  • verb
    1. To fish for prawns.

Example Sentences

  • She added a juicy prawn to each skewer before grilling.
  • The seafood platter included crab, prawn, and mussels.
  • He dipped the prawn into spicy chili sauce.
  • They served the curry with steamed rice and prawn.
  • A large prawn was resting on top of the salad.

On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to prawn, such as: crustacean, fish, fruit, langoustine, meat, seafood, shellfish.

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