crabmeat

noun

crab·​meat ˈkrab-ˌmēt How to pronounce crabmeat (audio)
: the edible part of a crab

Examples of crabmeat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The omega-3 fatty acids in crabmeat are great for heart and brain health, and the selenium helps to regulate thyroid gland function and protects against infection. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2024 Several days later, Loughran and Glass brought kimchi (a gift from their business partner) and fresh crabmeat over to Glass’s house. Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024 Fresh lump crabmeat: Opt for fresh crabmeat—not canned or imitation. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2023 Also during the month of February, some a la carte specials will include spicy edamame for $7; the wonderwall hand roll with bay scallops, crispy onions and truffle oil for $11; and the HBK cut roll with yellowtail, imitation crabmeat and eel sauce for $22. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crabmeat 

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Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crabmeat was in 1876

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“Crabmeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crabmeat. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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