noun
lobster
LAHB-stur/ˈlɑːbstər/
A large sea crustacean, often with large claws, eaten as seafood.
The lobster rests on the seabed with large claws and long antennae extended.
Etymology
Latin locusta named both a marine crustacean and a locust or grasshopper. English lobster preserves the marine meaning; the Latin word’s deeper origin is unknown.
In context
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More examples
- Lobsters hide among rocks on the ocean floor.
- We order steamed lobster with melted butter.
- She adds chunks of lobster to the salad.
Forms
lobster · lobsters