noun
- small hard-shell clams, typically measuring 1-2 inches across
Usage: culinary; plural form of littleneck
Examples
- The restaurant served fresh littlenecks on the half shell.
- We dug for littlenecks in the shallow water at low tide.
- The seafood platter included oysters, mussels, and littlenecks.
- Littlenecks are perfect for steaming with garlic and white wine.
- The fishmonger had a fresh batch of littlenecks from Cape Cod.
- She ordered a dozen littlenecks as an appetizer.