shrimp cocktailnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌʃrɪmp ˈkɒk.teɪl/us/ˌʃrɪmp ˈkɑːk.teɪl/US UK prawn cocktailshrimp served cold in a glass with a spicy tomato sauce, usually eaten as an appetizer (= a small dish served before a main course)
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