How to Use scallop in a Sentence

scallop

1 of 2 noun
  • Trace and cut a scallop pattern along the top edge of the bowl.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • A little scallop goes a long way.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Their first dredge came up filled with scallops, a perfect meal for three.
    — Christopher Maag, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Serve it alongside a pan-roasted salmon or with sautéed scallops.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Some species of scallop have dozens of eyes; others have hundreds.
    — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 6 June 2022
  • The salmon, tuna, beef and scallops in the display case were not cold enough.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Pair with rock cod, shellfish stew or scallop carpaccio.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
  • Sweet scallops could be today's version of chevron.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The playful scallop design on this velvet chair adds a touch of flair to any room.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2022
  • Be sure to set aside some room at the dinner table for scallops this summer.
    — Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Great with seared scallops, sea bass and squid and for the daring, veal tartare with lemon and ginger.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
  • The crisp lines of the scallop edge are a nice contrast to the textured linen fabric.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The shape is glorious, with subtle curves and scallops to set it apart.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 22 June 2023
  • Remove the side muscle from each scallop by pulling it off with your thumb and fingers.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 2 June 2022
  • Thanks to a plethora of spices and a shaking of cayenne pepper, these scallops are hot!
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Bowls of Thai curry soup crowded with shrimp, scallops and clams.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
  • The madeleines are baked to order in actual scallop shells, and served with a side of jam.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
  • Sweet scallops are dressed in a punchy yuzu and apple vinaigrette and served over a crunchy tostada.
    — Restaurant Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Linger on the starters, which include scallops en croute and mouth-watering ahi poke.
    — Gregory Thomas, SFChronicle.com, 16 Jan. 2020
  • The sweet and briny scallops perfectly play off the spicy sauce and the crunchy, salty chicharrones.
    — Eric Velasco, al, 5 Dec. 2019
  • Many of the handmade fireplace tiles—some with small, scallop shell details—were in good shape.
    — Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The scallops had started to go south in a sticky glob of sesame whatever with chicken.
    — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 2 Jan. 2020
  • One squat and very fresh Hokkaido scallop sits in a shallow bowl.
    — Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2022
  • Add the remaining stock and tuck the monkfish and scallops into the rice.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 28 Dec. 2019
  • The charred corn and sweet scallops cook in bacon grease for an extra indulgence.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • But at the moment, most of the adult scallops in Peconic Bay are dead.
    — Christopher Maag, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Arrange the vegetables on the plate evenly, then place the scallops of top.
    — Alex Darus, cleveland, 4 May 2020
  • Before cooking, Burke says to pat scallops dry and check for any shell fragments.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
  • Cut scallops into the top of a 3x5-inch envelope to make a cloud.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The wagyu tacos, calamari, scallops, and sake are great additions to the table.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 29 June 2023

scallop

2 of 2 verb
  • Its two pink doors have scalloped edges that create a playful design when shut.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Roasted, boiled, fried, scalloped, mashed, baked—the options are endless.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Store scallops in the coldest part of the fridge on ice and use within 1–2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
  • Silken diver scallops bed down in kombu with leek vinaigrette and Champagne sauce.
    — Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Sushi, ceviche, tuna tartare tacos and scallops crudo offer modern takes on local seafood.
    — Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Model ships and colored onion lamps, as well as the valance scalloped like waves that frames the waterfront view, affirm the maritime theme.
    — Amy Merrick, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2018
  • Current menu highlights include chilli and garlic shell-on king prawns, and Folkestone scallops.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The options include things like noodles, sushi, crab Legs, baked oyster, shrimp, scallops — there’s even a bacon wrapped chicken.
    — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • This frozen meal combines shrimp, pollock, and scallops in a coconut, lemongrass, and ginger sauce to create a flavorful, easy-to-make dish.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The steering holds up its end of the bargain, imparting a confident sense of straight-ahead unfettered by crosswinds and scalloped road edges.
    — Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 13 May 2023
  • Choose from hot pink, chartreuse, deep red, yellow, lime green, and orange foliage that is scalloped, bordered, or features contrasting veins or patterns.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
  • The edges of the galette are scalloped, the better to show the dramatic rise of the pastry and to seal in the velvety almond cream that is the perfect counterpoint to the flaky crusts.
    — Dorie Greenspan, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2017
  • Cook scallops to 145°F for safety, avoid overcooking to prevent a rubbery texture.
    — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
  • At Dayboat Seafood, diners will be able to order oysters on the half shell, seafood salads, scallop dishes and other seafood classics.
    — Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The durable pieces, which come in 16 colors, have scalloped, upturned handles for a better grip and are safe for use in the oven, broiler, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher.
    — Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
  • The durable pieces, which come in 16 colors, have scalloped, upturned handles for a better grip and are safe for use in the oven, broiler, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher.
    — Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
  • The exterior design is contemporary and recognizable, with a long hood, upswept rear fender and scalloped doors.
    — Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 8 June 2018
  • In summer months, locals and visitors love scalloping, the underwater equivalent of a giant Easter egg hunt.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
  • This one with a solid brass fingerboard scalloped to facilitate the sort of string bending guitar-guru John McLaughlin was doing at the time.
    — Matt Wake, AL.com, 20 June 2017
  • Highlights include a tom kha caviar tartlet with galangal coconut cream and Ossetra caviar, uni jok with wild rice porridge and Hokkaido uni, and scallop tom yum with lemongrass and makrut lime leaves.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • July through September is scalloping season in Crystal River.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Cozy up to the brick fireplace and indulge in house specialties like pretzel sticks with warm beer cheese, sriracha aioli, and pub mustard, and pan-seared New Bedford scallops with Mozambique risotto.
    — Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
  • Cozy up to the brick fireplace and indulge in house specialities like pretzel sticks with warm beer cheese, sriracha aioli, and pub mustard, and pan-seared New Bedford scallops with Mozambique risotto.
    — Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
  • In summer, or in the greenhouse, these hens-and-chicks rosettes are Granny Smith green with reddish tips, while the sedum’s scalloped leaves are pale green with purple edges, the plants loaded with clusters of starry yellow flowers.
    — Debra Lee Baldwin, WSJ, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Ashley Palmer-Watts (a Heston Blumenthal alum) heads up the kitchen with a menu that spotlights the wood-burning grill and oven—think duck-fat chips, suet puddings, and scallops with bacon and malt vinegar.
    — Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Wagyu steaks, seafood plucked fresh from nearby Toyosu Market, and delectable Hokkaido scallops to name a few of the superlative Japanese produce available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • The itineraries lean into the particular pleasures of autumn in New England, like cranberry bog walks, distillery tours, birding, harbor roaming, and scalloping.
    — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025
  • O’Hare was welcomed into the costume department at the Royal Ballet and picked up on the details of the pieces such as the edges of each layer of tulle gently scalloped by hand so as not to cut the hands of the male dancers while lifting their partners.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Other standout dishes were Berwick crab with Apple, Kohlrabi and samphire–beautifully presented like a work of culinary art–and Orkney scallops with coriander and cordyceps.
    — Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Led by chef Chris McCord, whose fearless creativity results in constantly shifting offerings, your first course could be beef cheek pastrami with green garlic one week, then scallop beignets with strawberries and rose water a few days later.
    — Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025

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