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.
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The Girls star is officially joining Murphy's kooky world of latex monsters, catty witches, lobster people, and Lady Gaga vampires.
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Connie and Ted’s West Hollywood, $$$ The rustic charm of fried clam bellies and a loaded lobster roll have New England transplants (including chef-owner Michael Cimarusti) feeling homesick.
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Cup series winners are awarded an oversized lobster for winning.
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And while spending $9 on one sandwich at McDonald's may give you pause — this is the land of the dollar menu, after all! — consider that other lobster rolls sell for $20 or more, so a $10 meal at the Golden Arches is kiiind of a steal.
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Halved lobster; with mayonnaise flavored with garlic, paprika and lemon zest.
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Thick tomato slices with mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil, and oregano. Halved lobster with mayonnaise flavored with garlic, paprika, and lemon zest.
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Filet and lobster is the Tuesday special while drink specials are offered 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays on the patio.
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Radical Missouri legislators have debated whether to prohibit the use of food stamps for lobster.
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Origin and Etymology of lobster
Middle English, from Old English loppestre, from loppe spider
LOBSTER Defined for English Language Learners
lobster
playDefinition of lobster for English Language Learners
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: an ocean animal that has a long body, a hard shell, and a pair of large claws and that is caught for food
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: the meat of the lobster eaten as food
LOBSTER Defined for Kids
lobster
playDefinition of lobster for Students
: 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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See words that rhyme with lobster Spanish Central: Translation of lobster Nglish: Translation of lobster for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about lobster
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