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lobster

[ˈlɑːbstər]

lobster Definition

  • 1a large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and the first of its five pairs of limbs modified as pincers.
  • 2the flesh of the lobster as food

Using lobster: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lobster" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I ordered a lobster for dinner.

  • Example

    Lobsters are usually boiled or grilled.

  • Example

    The restaurant serves fresh Maine lobsters.

lobster Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lobster

Phrases with lobster

  • a trap for catching lobsters

    Example

    The fisherman checked his lobster pots every morning.

  • the tail meat of a lobster, often served as a dish

    Example

    The restaurant's signature dish is grilled lobster tail.

  • a sandwich filled with lobster meat, typically served on a hot dog bun

    Example

    I had a delicious lobster roll at the seafood shack by the beach.

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Summary: lobster in Brief

A 'lobster' [ˈlɑːbstər] is a large marine crustacean with a cylindrical body, stalked eyes, and pincers. It is also used to refer to the flesh of the lobster as food. Lobsters are commonly boiled or grilled and are often served as a dish, such as in a lobster roll. Other phrases include 'lobster pot,' a trap for catching lobsters, and 'lobster tail,' the tail meat of a lobster.

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