snow crab

noun

: any of several long-legged crabs (genus Chionoecetes, especially C. opilio and C. bairdi) of the eastern north Pacific Ocean and especially Alaska and the western north Atlantic Ocean that are used for food

Examples of snow crab in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And 16 Emmys later, the documentary-style series has chronicled the harrowing adventures of various vessels and their intrepid crews across the October king crab and January snow crab seasons — battling boat collisions, power outages, 40-foot waves, and beyond. —Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025

Seafood at Cherryfish includes sablefish, snow crab, spiny lobster, tuna and more. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025

This brunch spot offers options for everyone, with dozens of delicious dishes ranging from short rib and steamed snow crab to tried-and-true classics like omelets, pancakes, pasta, and tacos. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025

Highlights include a shareable chef's whim butter board, baked crab dip, snow crab avocado stack, short rib mac and cheese, salt and vinegar fish and chips, bayou baby back ribs and prime grade filet mignon. —Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snow crab

• ahab
• cantab
• hijab
• prefab
• ab
• cab
• dab
• drab
• fab
• gab
• grab
• jab