scampi

noun

scam·​pi ˈskam-pē How to pronounce scampi (audio)
ˈskäm-
plural scampi
: a usually large shrimp
also : large shrimp prepared with a garlic-flavored sauce

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Displayed on ice is the day’s catch, which might be pretty red mullet, fat scampi, John Dory, branzino and more, all grilled to perfection and served with French fries. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 Tender Maine lobster tails, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and Walt's Favorite Shrimp. Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 The research team collected records of the fish in Western Australia, ranging from fish caught in the trawls of fishing vessels to those found in scampi pots, according to the study. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025 Its aromatic notes of white flowers and lemon zest open to a mineral-forward wine that pairs beautifully with light, summer dishes — the winemaker suggests shrimp scampi or nutty cheeses. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scampi

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of scampo, a European lobster

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scampi was in 1925

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“Scampi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scampi. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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