crabmeat

noun

crab·​meat ˈkrab-ˌmēt 

: the edible part of a crab

Examples of crabmeat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Preparations Start by shredding up imitation crabmeat and dicing up the shredded meat before placing it in a mixing bowl. —Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026

This recipe, made with fresh crabmeat and a citrusy vinaigrette, says hello to warmer weather. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026

Stuffed crabmeat was served up in its shell, the flesh turned into a beautifully creamy concoction with onion and milk. —Ann Lee, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026

Unlike Maryland crab cakes and Southern-style deviled crab, in which crabmeat is mixed with breading and spices, Tampa’s devil crab mixes fresh crabmeat with sofrito, or a blend of green peppers, onion, garlic, tomatoes (or tomato sauce or paste) and oregano sautéed in olive oil. —Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crabmeat

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete