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

There was also some chatter about the snow crab cluster which comes as a side for $11. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026

Its sushi rolls include spicy salmon crunchy roll, shrimp avocado roll, American wagyu roll, snow crab California hand roll and tempura Philadelphia roll. — Jenna Thompson july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Alaskan Snow Crab Roll At JING Scottsdale, sweet Alaskan snow crab and delicate kanikama are wrapped in silky soy paper, then finished with warm ponzu butter that adds layers of bright citrus, savory umami, and rich depth to every bite. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

Bering Sea snow crab landings were down 84% in 2018 after a marine heat wave reached the seafloor. — Dillon Amaya, The Conversation, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snow crab

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