lobster

noun, often attributive

lob·ster | \ ˈläb-stər

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Definition of lobster

1 : any of a family (Nephropidae and especially Homarus americanus) of large edible marine decapod crustaceans that have stalked eyes, a pair of large claws, and a long abdomen and that include species from coasts on both sides of the North Atlantic and from the Cape of Good Hope

2 : spiny lobster

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Examples of lobster in a Sentence

I had lobster for dinner.

Recent Examples on the Web Antoni would then eat potato wedges with oregano and lemon, seared halloumi with cherry tomatoes, fennel gratin, a rack of lamb cooked specifically by his dad and a lobster roll. — Tirion Morris, azcentral, "10 things we learned at the 2019 azcentral Wine & Food Experience," 4 Nov. 2019 They are then made into his fabulous lobster rolls. — Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, "Brecksville LobsterFest -- another delicious success: Talk of the Towns," 25 Oct. 2019 My perfect day would be a family drive onto the beautiful beach in our Jeep to enjoy a picnic with lobster rolls. — Hannah Seligson, Town & Country, "The Best Room At ... Gurney's Resorts Montauk," 17 Sep. 2019 The menu includes roasted chicken, steak frites, burgers and lobster rolls. — Hadley Tomicki, Los Angeles Times, "David Chang’s Fuku fried chicken is (almost) here, L.A.," 16 Sep. 2019 The overdressed twin mini-lobster rolls can’t compete with the New England originals. — Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, "The Oyster Bar and Grill at Harrah’s Las Vegas: Splurge-worthy decadent dining," 12 Nov. 2019 His plates are lush and accomplished: poached lobster ceviche, in particular, is a knockout. — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "First look: Politan Row dining hall in Rice Village," 7 Nov. 2019 Fishing crews had hauled millions of pounds of lobster from the gulf, reveling in historic catches. — Brady Dennis, Anchorage Daily News, "The sea ice used to protect them. Now their island is crumbling into the sea.," 1 Nov. 2019 One fall dinner featured roasted lamb belly, wagyu beef, and lobster risotto, edited by touches like pickled squash and fermented honey. — Chris Malloy, Condé Nast Traveler, "An Ambitious Culinary Resort Has Landed in Arizona’s High Desert," 30 Oct. 2019

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28 Nov 2019

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“Lobster.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lobster. Accessed 8 December 2019.

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lobster

noun

English Language Learners Definition of lobster

: an ocean animal that has a long body, a hard shell, and a pair of large claws and that is caught for food

: the meat of the lobster eaten as food

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lobster

lob·ster | \ ˈläb-stər

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Kids Definition of lobster

: a large edible sea animal that is a crustacean with five pairs of legs of which the first pair usually has large claws

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