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a
: any of numerous marine bivalve lamellibranch mollusks (family Pectinidae) that have a radially ribbed shell with the edge undulated and that swim by opening and closing the valves
b
: the adductor muscle of a scallop as an article of food
2
a
: a valve or shell of a scallop
b
: a baking dish shaped like a valve of a scallop
3
: one of a continuous series of circle segments or angular projections forming a border (as on cloth or metal)
4
: pattypan
5
[French escalope, probably from Middle French, shell]
: a thin slice of boneless meat or fish
veal scallops
called also escalope
variants
or less commonly scollop
scalloped also scolloped; scalloping also scolloping; scallops also scollops
1
a
: to shape, cut, or finish in scallops
b
: to form scallops in
2
[from the use of a scallop shell as a baking dish]
: to bake in a sauce usually covered with seasoned bread or cracker crumbs
scalloped potatoes
: to gather or dredge scallops
Examples of scallop in a Sentence
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Finigan rattled off a list of ingredients sourced from the immediate vicinity—lobsters caught by her husband; scallops raised by Marsden and Bob Brewer, a father-son team in Stonington; and peas from Eliot Coleman and Barbara Damrosch's Four Season Farm.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
Chicken, onion patties, rice and scallops were at improper holding temperatures, according to the report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
Depending on the season, fishers like Mr. Stevens can bring in even more treasures, like scallops, squid, blue crabs, striped bass, mackerel and skate.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The embellishments, especially the fennel, hover at the edge of overwhelming the scallops without quite tipping over.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
In spring that means a first course of yellowtail and sea buckthorn followed by scallop and rhubarb, cod and apple, duck and broccoli rabe, and a finale of almond and maple.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Cut scallops into the top of a 3x5-inch envelope to make a cloud.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
For Valentine’s Day, executive chef David Shofner will offer a 32-day dry-aged prime rib-eye, as well as seared scallops.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
An Arctic Chef’s Poke Roll marries Hokkaido scallop with miso-sesame aioli, cucumber and that spicy-salty flavor bomb, yuzu kosho ($21).
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Small plates include the stunning tartar de vieira, Hokkaido scallops tartar served with Tobiko caviar, green apple, crispy onions and shimmering bites of uni, creamy scallops topped with a welcome, briny bite of the sea.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Both the shelves and the frame feature scalloped edges for a charming, decorative look.
—Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Wind scalloped the surface of the water and Michi made a thumbs-down sign.
—Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 9 Feb. 2024
These sprawling, curved surfaces have scalloped edges that extend into long tendrils.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
Warren wore red swim trunks, which matched nearly perfectly with Lorde's red strapless scalloped bikini.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
Today Almería is a sleepy provincial port surrounded by mountains that travelers often pass through quickly en route to the beaches that scallop the coast.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2023
Noun
Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with warm weather foods like salads and seafood including scallops, sushi, mussels, and shrimp.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Finigan rattled off a list of ingredients sourced from the immediate vicinity—lobsters caught by her husband; scallops raised by Marsden and Bob Brewer, a father-son team in Stonington; and peas from Eliot Coleman and Barbara Damrosch's Four Season Farm.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2024
Chicken, onion patties, rice and scallops were at improper holding temperatures, according to the report.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
Depending on the season, fishers like Mr. Stevens can bring in even more treasures, like scallops, squid, blue crabs, striped bass, mackerel and skate.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The embellishments, especially the fennel, hover at the edge of overwhelming the scallops without quite tipping over.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
In spring that means a first course of yellowtail and sea buckthorn followed by scallop and rhubarb, cod and apple, duck and broccoli rabe, and a finale of almond and maple.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
Cut scallops into the top of a 3x5-inch envelope to make a cloud.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
For Valentine’s Day, executive chef David Shofner will offer a 32-day dry-aged prime rib-eye, as well as seared scallops.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024
Verb
The three of them made buttery Peruvian empanadas, hamachi tostadas and golden Hokkaido scallop toast as part of the Women’s History Month festival put on by Regarding Her.
—Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
An Arctic Chef’s Poke Roll marries Hokkaido scallop with miso-sesame aioli, cucumber and that spicy-salty flavor bomb, yuzu kosho ($21).
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Small plates include the stunning tartar de vieira, Hokkaido scallops tartar served with Tobiko caviar, green apple, crispy onions and shimmering bites of uni, creamy scallops topped with a welcome, briny bite of the sea.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Both the shelves and the frame feature scalloped edges for a charming, decorative look.
—Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Wind scalloped the surface of the water and Michi made a thumbs-down sign.
—Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 9 Feb. 2024
These sprawling, curved surfaces have scalloped edges that extend into long tendrils.
—Quanta Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
Warren wore red swim trunks, which matched nearly perfectly with Lorde's red strapless scalloped bikini.
—Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
Today Almería is a sleepy provincial port surrounded by mountains that travelers often pass through quickly en route to the beaches that scallop the coast.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2023
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scallop
2 of 2 verb1
: to bake in a sauce usually covered with seasoned bread or cracker crumbs
scalloped potatoes
2
: to shape, cut, or make an edge in scallops
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