stone crab

noun

: a large brownish edible crab (Menippe mercenaria of the family Xanthidae) found on the southern coast of the U.S. and in the Caribbean area

Examples of stone crab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Miami chef Michael Schwartz (Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink) is operating a cafe inside the tent, with pastries, farro salads, Florida stone crabs and more. Evan S. Benn, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 The Front Porch This waterfront restaurant in Hatchet Bay offers some of the freshest stone crab on the island. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2024 It's located at Pineapple Fields Resort, and menu items include lobster salad, Bahamian stone crab, and a variety of pizzas. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2024 Celebrate the kick-off of the season with fresh Florida stone crab claws and live music on the waterfront. Kara Franker, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023 Order some cold stone crab claws at Walt’s Fish Market, a Sarasota institution that has been operating since 1918. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2023 Unlike most Florida seafood, stone crabs are served cold, usually atop a bed of ice. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 12 June 2023 To top it off, seafood — from Maine's lobsters and Maryland's oysters to Florida's stone crabs — is abundant. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2023 When hunger hits, head over to Eaton Street Seafood Market for lobster rolls and stone crab claws or grab a seat al fresco at local legend Blue Heaven for soups, salads, and Florida-Caribbean fare. Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 30 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stone crab was in 1709

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“Stone crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stone%20crab. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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