langoustine

noun

lan·​gous·​tine ˌlaŋ-gə-ˈstēn 

: a small edible lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) of European seas having long slender claws

called also Dublin Bay prawn, Norway lobster

Examples of langoustine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My assignment in Croatia was to write about the Adriatic Coast—about saltwater and islands, olive oil and langoustines, lavender and wildflowers, local tales and ancient legends, the lapse of empires, and the pursuit of health. —Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026

Look out for dishes like chop suey of langoustines—the tender langoustines come in a rich fish velouté topped with a halo of fluffy coriander and alfalfa foam—or green peas with baby scallops and green caviar. —Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026

The sweetness of the langoustine is left pure and untouched, lifted by the earthiness of truffle and the natural sweetness of corn. —Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Room service included fresh Dublin Bay prawns (Irish langoustines) on an open-faced sandwich to die for. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of langouste

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for langoustine

• acini
• aldine
• amine
• arsine
• carinii
• cosine
• delphine
• domine
• latine
• ovine
• pennine
• porcine