lobster

noun, often attributive

lob·ster | \ ˈläb-stər

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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I had lobster for dinner.

Recent Examples on the Web The restaurant represented the pinnacle of French fine dining in San Francisco, and its closure marks the end of an era for white tablecloths, poached lobster and foie gras. Liba. — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, "The most significant San Francisco Bay Area restaurant closures of 2020," 16 Dec. 2020 So far this year, China has hit Australia with a raft of trade restrictions on products including copper, wine, timber and lobster amid deteriorating diplomatic ties. — Jason Scott, Bloomberg.com, "Australia to Challenge China at the WTO as Tensions Escalate," 16 Dec. 2020 The restaurant offers a surf and turf meal for two for $72 that includes an 8-ounce prime rib and 6-ounce lobster tail. — Audrey Eads, Dallas News, "50-plus D-FW restaurants and grocers offering holiday takeout meals," 14 Dec. 2020 Bull and Bourbon has a Wednesday night Surf and Turf Special for $29 (filet mignon and lobster tail). — Ron Donoho Writer, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Openings, renovations move forward at area’s casinos," 13 Dec. 2020 The menu includes holiday appetizers and side dishes along with full dinner packages, featuring porchetta and whole roasted beef tenderloin, salmon and lobster. — Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "Connecticut restaurants offer Christmas Eve, Christmas Day dining and takeout options," 10 Dec. 2020 The restaurant is offering a special lobster and shrimp roll as an entrée or family bundle that serves up to five and comes with a side, cookies, and bread (through July 5). — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, "Here Are the Restaurants Open on the 4th of July—Just in Case Your Plans Change," 30 June 2020 Many metro Detroit restaurants have put together an assortment of to-go offerings, from burgers to lobster tails to brunch and complete dinner options. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Where to order special New Year's brunch or dinner packages to-go," 28 Dec. 2020 Del Frisco’s Sophisticated Evening for Two features Prime New York prime strip steaks and North Atlantic lobster tails. — Colin Daniels, Chron, "Chron Exclusive: Get $25 off your $150 purchase at Landry's Kitchen," 18 Dec. 2020

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