blue crab

noun

: a large bluish-green edible crab (Callinectes sapidus of the family Portunidae) of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts

Illustration of blue crab

Examples of blue crab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chef Rachel Bindel, a 2022 US Finalist, served rye toast piled high with Maryland blue crab, horseradish crème, and pickled green tomato. — Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026

During the event, guests can catch their own Atlantic blue crabs before tucking into a delicious lunch. — Sarah Clark, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2026

Though the bay still supplies a significant portion of the nation’s catch, blue crab numbers have been impacted by habitat loss, overharvest, and predation. — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Italy released hundreds of thousands of octopuses in its attempt to fight invasive blue crabs. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blue crab

• ahab
• cantab
• hijab
• kitab
• prefab
• ab
• cab
• dab
• drab
• fab
• gab
• grab