snow crab

noun

: any of several long-legged crabs (genus Chionoecetes, especially C. opilio and C. bairdi) of the eastern north Pacific Ocean and especially Alaska and the western north Atlantic Ocean that are used for food

Examples of snow crab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jumbo snow crab clusters, mussels and littleneck clams are also offered at special prices. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2024 Flavor Flav’s Faves includes a Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi, bacon macaroni and cheese and the customer’s choice of one side. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2024 These are places where a lot of the snow crabs, king crabs, all those things are caught that feed the rest of the U.S. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2024 The Barton House, which opened two years ago on Barton Avenue, specializes in prime rib, Friday fish fries, wings and snow crabs. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snow crab 

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Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snow crab was in 1974

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“Snow crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20crab. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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