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

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

Reeling from damage to the mollusk industry, the Italian government adopted a blue crab eradication program in 2024. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

When the restaurant itself opens, diners can also expect to see Giancarlo’s take on his grandmother’s spaghetti & blue crab, smothered in Sunday gravy and spaghetti tossed in the same sauce, topped with fresh basil. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 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