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1
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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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
After a decade of serving everything from scallops to sea bass in the South of Fifth neighborhood of Miami Beach, the upscale seafood restaurant Prime Fish has closed for good.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
More recently, scallops have been popping up, including in Barbie, where fun, curvy pieces dominated.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
The seafood and saffron plate ($38) includes salmon, jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, calamari and vegetables sauteed in a tomato saffron broth.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Upon his arrival Tuesday, Clark was served fresh seafood in the lobby, including scallops, wild salmon and Gulf shrimp.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
For instance, fans of fresh scallops will probably find canned versions just as tasty.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
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
Everyday tasks are elevated with warm woods and handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces, like their checkerboard wood scalloped coasters.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2023
Worse yet, pavement that's scalloped near the shoulder gives the front end fits.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 11 May 2023
Noun
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
After a decade of serving everything from scallops to sea bass in the South of Fifth neighborhood of Miami Beach, the upscale seafood restaurant Prime Fish has closed for good.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024
More recently, scallops have been popping up, including in Barbie, where fun, curvy pieces dominated.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
The seafood and saffron plate ($38) includes salmon, jumbo shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels, calamari and vegetables sauteed in a tomato saffron broth.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Upon his arrival Tuesday, Clark was served fresh seafood in the lobby, including scallops, wild salmon and Gulf shrimp.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
For instance, fans of fresh scallops will probably find canned versions just as tasty.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Verb
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
Everyday tasks are elevated with warm woods and handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces, like their checkerboard wood scalloped coasters.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2023
Worse yet, pavement that's scalloped near the shoulder gives the front end fits.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 11 May 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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