: any of various widely distributed edible decapod crustaceans: such as
a
: one (as of the genera Pandalus and Penaeus) that resembles shrimp and has a large compressed abdomen
b
: shrimp
especially
: a large shrimp
c
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Emblazoned with an old-school scuba diver riding a prawn, the bag of Garlic Shrimp Chips was 100% getting added to my cart—and not just because of the quirky marketing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The Plateau Heretik comes with oysters, razor clams, lobster, prawns and purple uni, and is available in either a half size for $78 or the true pièce de résistance for $150.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Smoky paperbark-roasted fish is served with sugarloaf, potatoes and kelp, a theatrical fresh take on a classic campfire supper, while the prawn sandwich is a wonderful interpretation of the Aussie favorite, made with brioche and avocado.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Guests can expect plates of fresh sourdough bread, prawns, and platters of flaky skate wing.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Emblazoned with an old-school scuba diver riding a prawn, the bag of Garlic Shrimp Chips was 100% getting added to my cart—and not just because of the quirky marketing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The Plateau Heretik comes with oysters, razor clams, lobster, prawns and purple uni, and is available in either a half size for $78 or the true pièce de résistance for $150.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Smoky paperbark-roasted fish is served with sugarloaf, potatoes and kelp, a theatrical fresh take on a classic campfire supper, while the prawn sandwich is a wonderful interpretation of the Aussie favorite, made with brioche and avocado.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Prawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prawn. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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