lobstering

noun

lob·​ster·​ing ˈläb-st(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce lobstering (audio)
: the activity or business of catching lobsters

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These 12 cruise lines showcase the region’s most spectacular season The company also offers a family-friendly first-hand lobstering experience, an informative precursor to a waterside meal at Ogunquit Beach Lobster House. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 Alternative lobstering spots in Florida include Miami, Jupiter, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach. Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025 Explore countless hiking trails, or take to the water on a scenic breakfast or lobstering cruise. Marquita K. Harris, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025 Ship strikes and entanglement in lobstering gear are a major threat to the whales, believed to have a remaining population of fewer than 400. Zack Budryk, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lobstering

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lobstering was in 1881

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“Lobstering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lobstering. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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