king crab

noun

1

: horseshoe crab

2

: any of several very large crabs

especially : one (Paralithoides camtschaticus) of the North Pacific caught commercially for food

Examples of king crab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The king crab legs are barely seasoned but expertly grilled and dripping with salty sweetness, the kind that’s hard to wash off your hands. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

The decorative Seafood Tower, for example, consists of lobster, oysters, king crab legs, crab claws and shrimp. — Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

At the time, the restaurant served The King XXIII Roll, a hand roll dedicated to the basketball star featuring king crab, Wagyu beef, truffle butter, wasabi, ume and caviar. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

The spectator spectacle comes with a limited‑run tasting menu featuring oysters with smoked chili, king crab gunkan, yellowtail tartare, duck salad, wagyu gyoza, a sushi platter, a Sea & Land platter and a soccer‑themed dessert. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for king crab

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

Kids Definition

king crab

noun

1

: horseshoe crab

2

: any of several very large crabs